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Lise

11-20-2006, 04:42 PM

Lise,
I am SO happy for you and J. You to deserve all the best life has to offer. Now go bring some new little ones into the world. :)

OK, TD, even *I* read that as Jennifer telling me to go out and procreate! This being a physical impossibility... I'll just keep on midwifin'. :p

CWR, some pages back, it seemed folks were supporting you in going through a hard personal situation? But I couldn't find your original post. Maybe you pulled it. Whatever's going on, I join the rest of TD in offering loving best wishes. L.

mimitabby

11-20-2006, 04:47 PM

OK, TD, even *I* read that as Jennifer telling me to go out and procreate! This being a physical impossibility... I'll just keep on midwifin'. :p

CWR, some pages back, it seemed folks were supporting you in going through a hard personal situation? But I couldn't find your original post. Maybe you pulled it. Whatever's going on, I join the rest of TD in offering loving best wishes. L.

Yeah CWR,
me too! I am sorry you are having trouble. I too found out you have to eat more than chocolate... hehehe. Now I try to mix other things into the diet
when i need a lot of chocolate.
Are you back up in Alaska? How much light do you have (I imagine that would make life tough too, it's bad enough here with our measly 9 hours going down to 8!)

Offthegrid

11-20-2006, 05:07 PM

**there's X with a LBS guy pinned against the wall, feet off the floor, begging to serve us**

Actually, this mental image is not too bad ... :D

KnottedYet

11-20-2006, 05:18 PM

BEEF - It's What's For Dinner

I have no idea what the heck I'm doing. I bought cow parts at Costco. Whatever it is (sirloin top cap-off something or another) it was $3 a pound. I have one of the steaks (is it a steak? big flat hunk of bleeding cow flesh) in a frying pan with olive oil and pepper and garlic.

It shrank. Which seems to be the common experience with beef. Smaller than you think at first. Not that I've had that much experience with beef.

Anyway, I'm cooking it on low and I'm gonna add a whole bunch of mushrooms in a few minutes. I'm hoping it is edible. It seems to be miserably tough and chewy. I think I killed it...

Four other steaks are in the freezer, and two are going to be made into beef stew tomorrow.

mimitabby

11-20-2006, 05:23 PM

Knot,
if you LIKE beef, which i'm sortof getting the impression you don't;
but if you do, even if it is as tough as wangleather, it should taste pretty good
even if you burn it. But if you add the mushrooms and onions and keep adding liquid so it doesn't dry out, and you are patient, it will be delicious. (be sure to add a little salt too)
PS so how come you are eating beef?
PPS I am a carnivore myself.

KnottedYet

11-20-2006, 05:51 PM

Mimi - I'm an omnivore, and I've been wanting beef. SKnot doesn't eat red meat, so I just don't buy it. But I have no idea how to cook it since I so rarely have it. Pork chops I can figure out, so I'm sorta treating this like a pork chop.

I'll keep cooking it, slowly in the yummy mushroom and olive oil juicy stuff. I've got a baked potato to go with it.

Stew I can figure out. We're good there.

Interesting side note: I was close to vegetarian when I got preggers with SKnot. I craved red meat the whole time I was pregnant. Guess I needed it.

snapdragen

11-20-2006, 06:07 PM

hehehe. I know how old Kit really is. Visa and MC are accepted through Pay Pal. :D ;) :D

You think you know, only because of what she told you. Watch out for those tricksters :rolleyes: :D :rolleyes: :D

Kitsune06

11-20-2006, 06:14 PM

CWR- I feel your pain. Sorta. I was overly optimistic about my riding abilities going to and from work. I'm so sore and so tired and (SO HUNGRY!) I'm in the process of making more soup (having eaten too much already) so i can just stuff myself and then fall asleep. I should stretch, though. d'oh. *sigh*:(

Don't get me wrong, I liked the ride down there (would've liked it more had it not been so hard) but the ride back was scary (dark and with stupid people) and I'm just tired beyond words.

Fun fact: When people tell me to "Get on the F****ing Sidewalk!" I enjoy telling them to do silly things, too... I can't say any of them here (there might be timid or meek folks lurking) but it's fun.

:p

snapdragen

11-20-2006, 06:14 PM

Knot - quickie marinade for mystery beef, Newman's Balsamic Vinaigrette. Let it marinate for about an hour, then cook it.

mtbdarby

11-20-2006, 06:22 PM

I had a final meeting with the other 2 "cochairs" of our community Tgiving dinner tonight. Too many chiefs in the kitchen and I'll be glad to have this behind me. The meal will be delicious and beautiful, but I'm a nuts and bolts kind of person. Besides this being a free community dinner, all the donations have gone to good charities. They keep added "trivial" stuff to me like table decorations (hand made stamped cards, flower arrangements, tablecloths, disposable serving platter, confetti, individual serving cups for cranberry sauce, etc.) and all my black and white self (I AM a project manager folks!) see's is money not going to the senior center, or the sponsoring church. Ugh, I volunteered to do this myself, they have pretty much taken over because they both work in town and only part time. But I am thankful cuz that's less I had to do:p And I'm sure it will be appreciated by those attending. OK, vent off my chest....

OTG, I say let X rought 'em up a bit. Then they'll treat you with respect. Like raising kids my parents always said, a little fear can go a long way:cool:

CWR, whilst chocolate is a food group, it can only be used so for 2 consecutive meals. Now go eat a salad and send me the candy, lol. JK, my bootie doesn't need any. I'm sending my cool North Face pants back cuz they're too long. And if I can get into the shape I want to be in, I'll order them again and hopefully they will have some short lengths in stock.

Off to take the garbage out. Yippee!

crazycanuck

11-20-2006, 07:50 PM

Umm CWR..If you need more tim tams I have some in my cupboard i could send you.

c

Lise

11-20-2006, 08:41 PM

ARGH! I am so mad! :mad:

A 12 hr shift today, busy, sometimes frustrating, but not awful. The midwife coming on after me arrived 1.5 hr early, not to help out, but to do paperwork or nap, whatever, in our call room, which meant that I essentially needed to stay out of there. Minor irritation.

She's also the midwife who does our schedule. She was also the director of my graduate program (13 years ago), and has been a midwife > 25 years. You get the point, she's one of my respected elders. BUT. She gets worked up about the schedule. I requested a week off in March, to go to Italy with J. A part-time midwife had a request in that overlapped mine by 3 days. No big deal, thought I, as there are 10 of us, although most are part time. Without going into details here, what I'm MAD about is that tonight, at 10 PM, Betty's telling me, "I don't think we can do it!" I said, "Betty, I have PLANE TICKETS TO ITALY." :mad: :mad: :mad:

I emailed our boss and said, "Please help me with this." I am sure it will work out. Betty sometimes does this sort of frantic, "it can't WORK!" stuff about the schedule, but it works out. I mean JEEZ! it's four months from now! We can't figure something out?!?

OK, I'm tired, I'm frustrated, and there's nothing more to be done tonight. I will get the days off some how. Sigh. Thanks for letting me vent, TD, or for ignoring it and moving on to a post with chocolate or wine or snakes in it! :p

Xrayted

11-20-2006, 08:42 PM

Actually, this mental image is not too bad ... :D
Well, I'm all booked this coming w/e so how about the next? I say we head out and scare the little men at the LBS. I'll bring a camera. You know these ladies like pics, especially action shots! :cool: http://members.aol.com/krkool286/baby.gif

OTG, I say let X rought 'em up a bit. Then they'll treat you with respect. Like raising kids my parents always said, a little fear can go a long way:cool:
See, Dar says it's cool, so can we, huh, huh, huh?

Well garage door guy came, and for those of you single and looking, he was hot!! :D Anyway, he will be back tomorrow and I will be out $1250. Upside, my garage door will be new and in working order. :)
Gee, is it just me or should the upside be that the guy is hot? BMo3, do you think you could get him to take off his shirt for a few TE pics? ;) C'mon ladies, pony up some loot and help pay for this door so we can get the pics.

You think you know, only because of what she told you. Watch out for those tricksters :rolleyes: :D :rolleyes: :D
Oh I know so much more than that, snap. It's in the new biography I'm writing called "Kitsune: The Young and Crazy Years." Knowing her zest for life, I won't be able to finish it until she dies at the tender age of 104 in a mosh pit mishap. :eek: :cool: (which is exactly ** years from now)

Kit - Glad you had a nice ride to work today and that you're safe. Watch the language tho, you're a biking embassador now. Sign language however is a beautiful and expressive alternative. Wha? I'm just sayin'... :rolleyes:

(oh yeah, it should be in the mail soon. thanks Kit.)

(((CWR))) You know I'm a hugger so quit looking at me like that. I'll hug ya if I wanna, so there! :p

'night TD!

Oh, hey, CWR this one's for you... http://members.aol.com/krkool286/tigger.gif

kelownagirl

11-20-2006, 08:58 PM

Lise - I'm so happy for you and J. It sounds an awful lot like the start of my relationship with my sweetie two years ago. I think it's something to do with age and knowing what's important. We are still gloriously happy after two years and I expect we will be for years to come. I have a good feeling about you and J too. :) Yay!

Take a deep breath and give the whole work/Italy thing a day or two. Something will work out. Like you said, it's four months away. The schedule chick just doesn't "get" it - so much can happen between now and then. I don't blame you for being mad but it'll work out. It has to.

CWR - glad to see you around. Hope things are tolerable. Chocolate is good. Eating something healthy too. ((((CWR)))

Dar - sounds a bit frustrating. I agree about spending the money on more important things. When is your TG anyway? This week? On a Thursday usually isn't it? At any rate, I think it's so good of you to do the good deed. I've thought about doing it but that's as far as I've gone.

Knot - how'd the beef turn out? When in doubt cook it a long time.

X - you kill me. I just love reading your posts... So much energy!

Well, I am finished my report cards! Yay! Well I think they're done. Gotta see what the powers that be think. I'm sure there will be a coupla typos to fix up. Anyway, I am happy.

Now I'm off to try some "self-myofascial release" on my "iliotibial band". Geez the stuff you can learn about on the internet. I'm sure you guys will find a way to make that sound sexual. :D

DirtDiva

11-20-2006, 11:41 PM

WHERE IS DIRT DIVA???? DENISE223??
I've got this far. I'll see you in another 650 posts or so. :p

crazycanuck

11-21-2006, 02:16 AM

So DD, where ya been? What ya been up to? Did you miss us? How's NZ?

Have ya done any mtn biking whilst home??

i missed you :)

c

so does this mean you have the clues for where denise223 is?

margo49

11-21-2006, 03:56 AM

You better watch out DirtD....holly is coming into flower around now in England IIRC

margo49

11-21-2006, 03:58 AM

....

Kitsune can be old, old, old and still manifest as young women, so there. :D

!

See, I told you-all so

KnottedYet

11-21-2006, 05:34 AM

Lise - my sympathy on the scheduling thing. It will work out, and like you said it's four months away!

One of our staff had her panties in a wad over the fact that my "team" has a 4 day weekend at New Years. Well, we all work some variation of 4 10hr shifts, and our team switched days off to give us a 4 day weekend. We're still working all our hours for that week, still seeing all our patients. Heck, everyone could do that if they wanted to!

sometimes bitterness and resentment can be exhausting to deal with.

Kitsune06

11-21-2006, 06:01 AM

gonna be lame and not bike to work today, because muscles that have never bothered me before are still scolding me for my optimism yesterday. I await the moment when I can decend stairs without looking like this :eek:

yeah, I got around 11 hours of sleep last night. Unheardof for me. but I'm feeling good now. :D

x- yay! I'll send you sketches!
cwr- Can I have some sketches back sometime? :D
KG- Won't go there. you know how I am about that stuff. :D

yay! I'm awake!
oooh... ah! ooh! Aaaagh! ....and I need Tiger Balm!

kelownagirl

11-21-2006, 06:26 AM

Anyone else think it's a bit odd for someone to join TD and make their first post a baring of their soul regarding a relationship breakdown?

Off to work - hi ho, hi ho. I'm not riding to work today either, Kits. Getting there is easy, coming home is just too much for me after a long day of work. Good on you to ride at all. I am jealous.

Xrayted

11-21-2006, 06:57 AM

Kel - heck of an introduction, eh? I thought the same thing too but I'll reserve judgment. I mean, when I first posted, someone thought I was a spammer cuz of my name and almost had my posts pulled even though my first post was my intro. (I saw the possibilities of confusion) Then she read them, gave me a little time and was cool. I'm sure in hind sight, she still wishes she had me bounced tho. :rolleyes:

Kit - have a nice, stiff drive to work today. Back on the bike tomorrow tho. You need to get your legs back girl. You're only *mumble, mumble* years old! Tell H to give you a massage when she gets home tonight. No excuses.

The package should be going out this week. I think. I hope. Well, I will try my hardest. (life crashes down and it's all I can do to duck somedays) I'll send it with tracking so you can 'watch' it, ok?

BMo3 - hope this is a pain-free, fog-free day for you. Kick back, relax and let life go on around you for a while. It's ok to zone out sometimes. Actually, I can highly recommend it.

CWR - talk to you later about that email. For now, just ponder, reflect and have a coldashelljeezi'mfreezingmyazzoffwheresthenearestbeach day. Or something like that. :D

later TD. Be safe.

X.

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 06:59 AM

KnottedYet

11-21-2006, 07:00 AM

Eyah, it's odd. And florid prose. Oh well. And now he/she is stuck with "Sad Ranger" as username, even after he/she gets over this bump in the road and is hopefully no longer sad.

BTW - I'm all for florid prose when appropriate. and cuss words when appropriate. and poor grammar for dramatic effect. Language and its rules are merely the paints I use on the canvas of communication!

:p

Trek420

11-21-2006, 07:31 AM

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 07:36 AM

mimitabby "I think it's either some confused soul or some guy trolling"

I vote for confused soul. Trolling guys would post about used wet shared bike shorts?

Knott, I agree, I aint never seen a bunch of wymens who can write and think like we does here.

the trolling part i suggested because twice they said something about after the thrill is gone in a relationship, is it okay to cheat?

BleeckerSt_Girl

11-21-2006, 08:13 AM

the trolling part i suggested because twice they said something about after the thrill is gone in a relationship, is it okay to cheat?

Yep, I think we all are suspicious of Sad Ranger. The newest stealth troll technique is to post a few things that elicit sympathy and motherly reactions, then slowly to start introducing bodilyfunction/sex issues. Her intro was very cursory and no real bike info to speak of. I don't think she is much interested in biking. :cool:

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 08:13 AM

http://members.aol.com/krkool286/tigger.gif

T I - Double G-ER!

update on me: the hard time for lise and mimi that missed it was i broke up with my bf because of certain circumstances. i even went as far to move all my stuff out. well long story short, i moved back in after we talked a lot. things are on shakey ground now, but we'll see where this path leads us. only time will tell. i am still having a rough time with everything, but after having "me time" last night and sitting quietly and thinking about everything i feel like i have made the correct decision. still its hard. its my first "real" relationship where i've loved with my heart and not my mind.

now enough about me (considering it isn't to happy) what about this newbie that's laying her heart out? why do i always miss everything? :confused:

BleeckerSt_Girl

11-21-2006, 08:18 AM

CWR, I'm so glad you are able to try to work through this difficult time with your bf. Relationships can be hard to keep healthy and growing. Takes a lot of work. Even if it doesn't work out in the end, the work you are putting into it now will make you a better, stronger, wiser, more loving and more resilient person. Good going, friend!

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 08:19 AM

oh and kit, i'm working on that. i lost my cc somewhere between anchorage and here. really need to find it, seeing i have no cash. cash? what's cash? :eek:

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 08:20 AM

T I - Double G-ER!

update on me: the hard time for lise and mimi that missed it was i broke up with my bf because of certain circumstances. i even went as far to move all my stuff out. well long story short, i moved back in after we talked a lot. things are on shakey ground now, but we'll see where this path leads us. only time will tell. i am still having a rough time with everything, but after having "me time" last night and sitting quietly and thinking about everything i feel like i have made the correct decision. still its hard. its my first "real" relationship where i've loved with my heart and not my mind.

now enough about me (considering it isn't to happy) what about this newbie that's laying her heart out? why do i always miss everything? :confused:

well, remember, a relationship only works if both people are really committed.
Just because you love with all your heart and mind doesn't mean the other person will do that. the cardinal rule: screw me once shame on you.
screw me twice, shame on me.
PS Just reallized i gave unasked for advice. I'm sorry, the mother in me just pops in all the time!

and about sad ranger, just do a search on that person's posts. they are still available for you to read.

Xrayted

11-21-2006, 08:23 AM

Her intro was very cursory and no real bike info to speak of. I don't think she is much interested in biking. :cool:

Now who wouldn't be interested in biking? The idea of it...

CWR, I'm so glad you are able to try to work through this difficult time with your bf. Relationships can be hard to keep healthy and growing. Takes a lot of work. Even if it doesn't work out in the end, the work you are putting into it now will make you a better, stronger, wiser, more loving and more resilient person. Good going, friend!

Very well said.

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 08:37 AM

well, remember, a relationship only works if both people are really committed.
Just because you love with all your heart and mind doesn't mean the other person will do that. the cardinal rule: screw me once shame on you.
screw me twice, shame on me.
PS Just reallized i gave unasked for advice. I'm sorry, the mother in me just pops in all the time!
yes i know this and this is what i need to figure out. if i'm the only one in it or not.
i believe in those rules too. and the advice was fine. i need someone to give me motherly advice now and again, thankfully here i get the sisterly advice that i need too.

and about sad ranger, just do a search on that person's posts. they are still available for you to read.

after lisa mentioned her name i looked it up. interesting. thats about all i can say. at least i posted a few times before i brought mine up. :) and i didn't start a whole thread on it....

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 08:40 AM

after lisa mentioned her name i looked it up. interesting. thats about all i can say. at least i posted a few times before i brought mine up. :) and i didn't start a whole thread on it....

and you didn't make your name reflect your problem of the day!

snapdragen

11-21-2006, 08:40 AM

Some people react to pain in different ways. I always give new posters the benefit of the doubt.

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 08:43 AM

Some people react to pain in different ways. I always give new posters the benefit of the doubt.

good thing too otherwise kit, X and i would be in big trouble!!!!

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 09:02 AM

Kit-I hope the commute becomes easier for you. I do not know if I could do it. To work, sure, but after when I am tired and it is dark?

Dar-vent away and hold your ground on the Thanksgiving party.

Lise-it will work out, but I do understand your frustration. You and J will have a blast in Italy.

X-cute garage door guy is here and should be here for hours. All you PA girls should be able to get here in time to meet him. ;) Thanks for the well wishes for today. There is still hope for today.

(((((CWR))))))-you know, no need to say a thing. :) I sent Buckeyes so you could get protein from the peanut butter. ;)

KG-congrats on getting the report cards finished.

DD-It is good to have you back.

Kit, CWR,and X-what sketches? I missed something, again.

Oooops, the garage door guy needs something. Be back later.

mtbdarby

11-21-2006, 09:31 AM

BMo3- send him my way! Or at least sneak a picture. Tell him it's of the garage door;)

Kit - good for you on commuting yesterday. Just start off with a couple times a week and work your way up from there.

X - I'm loving the animation girl!

Some drama in the workplace today. Some people take things way too personally. For a shop, we have a lot of very sensitive men! Our sales guy got one of them all riled up (it wasn't intentional) and he walked out. And they think we're the emotional ones:cool:

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 09:46 AM

I sent Buckeyes so you could get protein from the peanut butter. ;)

thanks for reminding me. time for my mid-morning snack! :D

one of my co-workers just walked up and saw them on my desk and gasped! he knew exactly what they were. very jealous, so i had to share. ;)

Lise

11-21-2006, 09:56 AM

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 11:34 AM

BMo3- send him my way! Or at least sneak a picture. Tell him it's of the garage door;)

I could aalways be pretending to photo the great outdoors. ;)

Some drama in the workplace today. Some people take things way too personally. For a shop, we have a lot of very sensitive men! Our sales guy got one of them all riled up (it wasn't intentional) and he walked out. And they think we're the emotional ones:cool:

Ha. Nothing like some good drama to make work go by quickly. :)

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 11:35 AM

thanks for reminding me. time for my mid-morning snack! :D

one of my co-workers just walked up and saw them on my desk and gasped! he knew exactly what they were. very jealous, so i had to share. ;)

You were extremely generous to share. In this house it is everyone for themselves when it comes to buckeyes. ;)

Xrayted

11-21-2006, 12:46 PM

Hey, BMo3 - I can't get out of here for a few hours yet. Go through and unscrew every other bolt on the door to keep him there longer. Make him brownies, invite him to dinner, whatever... :p

CWR - what makes you think we aren't in trouble? Kit alone puts us over our allowed group rate.

What the heck is a buckeye anyway?? I'm missing out on goodies and I don't like it. I don't like it one bit.

Can ya tell it just got slooooooooow here? I need to go get some food at the caf while I have a chance.
I'm so hungry for homemade french onion soup lately too. I'm thinking I might have to make up a batch tonight when I get home. Mmmmmm. Topped with gruyere and just a hint of mozzarella. Hey, anybody want a crock?

Off to see Linda and the ladies in the caf. They take good care of me. Well, somebody's gotta right?

Offthegrid

11-21-2006, 01:03 PM

Oooops, the garage door guy needs something. Be back later.

What what did he need, hmmm? :p :D ;) Trust me, if I could teleport across the state, I'd definitely take you up on some eye candy.

CWR, sorry you are having this tough time. I'm sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way. From experience, I will tell you to listen to your inner voice and you will know what the right thing to do is.

Saw my brother's new house for the first time last night. He's two years younger than I, and I will tell you it's a nice house in a nice neighborhood. I just keep reminding myself that I have no debt and he's drowning in it. Somehow, that's not much of a comfort at times.

Now I must be off to see the trainer. Blech. I have been totally slacking off with my diet. Not good, girls, not good! Maybe there's a chance that because I got him a small Thanksgiving gift ($5 Starbucks gift card) he'll take it easy for me. Yeah, right. :o

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 01:18 PM

mtbdarby

11-21-2006, 01:51 PM

Has anyone ever seen the movie "what the bleep?". Stayed up late watching it last night. Very good and very deep. I'm still thinking about it....and I'm really tired. Tried to watch it Friday night after my trip to the martini bar, but I don't recommend that:rolleyes:

OTG, have a great workout! You go girl! The only workout I've had today is lifting pretzels to my mouth. I am pathetic.

I'm taking the munchkin to a literacy fair put on by our school tonight. He gets a free book and bag so he should have fun. I'm off to get him!

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 01:54 PM

What the heck is a buckeye anyway?? I'm missing out on goodies and I don't like it. I don't like it one bit.

Okay, I googled. The first several recipes were close, but still wrong.
Buckeyes, besides being the state tree, are also a candy. Not all buckeyes are made correctly. It is amazing how different they can taste. The real ones are awesome. Basically it is a ball of sugary peanut butter, dipped in chocolate, with only the "eye" part of the peanut butter showing.

Here is am Ohio recipe:http://recipestoday.com/recipes/289.php?wcat=27

This recipe has a photo and nutritional info (do not look at the nutritional info):http://allrecipes.com/recipe/buckeyes-i/detail.aspx

I do not make god buckeyes, DLM does not sell good one either and they are gourmet (good thing we ate those and did not send them to CWR). The best ones are from Bill's. Those we had to mail off directly before being eaten. :o :o

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 02:10 PM

ouch! i looked at the nutritional data. yes i know i was told not to, but there are 2.1g of fiber and 4.3 g of protein. :o

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 02:11 PM

What what did he need, hmmm? :p :D ;) Trust me, if I could teleport across the state, I'd definitely take you up on some eye candy.

I am sorry you could not pop by to visit with him.

I just keep reminding myself that I have no debt and he's drowning in it. Somehow, that's not much of a comfort at times. You are extremely fortunate not to have debt.

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 03:02 PM

ouch! i looked at the nutritional data. yes i know i was told not to, but there are 2.1g of fiber and 4.3 g of protein. :o

Focus on the fiber and protein, ignore everything else. :D

I wonder if Bill's has any left? Now I am craving one or ten. I shall go for my run and if I still want one after I will have DH go get some. Odds I will still be craving one? Extremely high. :o

Bikingmomof3

11-21-2006, 03:04 PM

I'm taking the munchkin to a literacy fair put on by our school tonight. He gets a free book and bag so he should have fun. I'm off to get him!

Take me with. I love literacy fairs. Books, one can never have too many books! :)

Now I am really going out for my run.

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 03:15 PM

Take me with. I love literacy fairs. Books, one can never have too many books! :)

Now I am really going out for my run.

Oh, dear, you have NOT been to my house. YOu can have too many books.
we have books in every room, kitchen, bathrooms included.
(okay, no books in laundry room) I have enough books to sink a ship.
I need to get rid of many many... and i am still buying more.

Lucky me I am immune to buckeyes.
but just give me the chocolate!

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 06:12 PM

uhoh. got an early bday present. clipless pedals.
Tonight DH is going to put them on my bike that is in the wind trainer.
Wish me luck.eeek.

kelownagirl

11-21-2006, 06:13 PM

Mimi- cool gift! At least you can't fall off a wind trainer :eek: :D

mimitabby

11-21-2006, 06:22 PM

Mimi- cool gift! At least you can't fall off a wind trainer :eek: :D

gee, i hope you're right!

Kitsune06

11-21-2006, 06:22 PM

X didn't you just go grocery shopping? what about all that food? i hear some doritos with your name on them. :eek: and somehow kit always seems to get us in trouble. we're the innocent ones!

OTG good luck with the trainer. hopefully he takes it easy on you.

Only b/c I'm about as subtle as a sledge hammer. :D Delicate subject? Let me maul it aloud. Secrets? Let me jabber on endlessly! :D

Sketches- I sent CWR some little drawings off my wall, with instructions to keep the ones she's liked. So far, she's kept them all :rolleyes:

kelownagirl

11-21-2006, 06:22 PM

Yep, I think we all are suspicious of Sad Ranger. The newest stealth troll technique is to post a few things that elicit sympathy and motherly reactions, then slowly to start introducing bodilyfunction/sex issues. Her intro was very cursory and no real bike info to speak of. I don't think she is much interested in biking. :cool:

Well I do want to give her the benefit of the doubt. I am just curious about anyone who starts off the way she did. I was a little suspicious when she mentioned having affairs and I thought her intro was totally different from her other post (***kicker, no photo, no town/state/prov. - unless there really is a Sunny Island)

snapdragen

11-21-2006, 07:23 PM

*happy dance* *happy dance* I'm down 1.8 lbs today, thats 3 pounds in the last two weeks. Myabe I should go to Las Vegas more often.......

I'll probably lose a ton of weight now, I just ordered 4 new bras :rolleyes: At least Vickie's Secret had them on sale.

For CWR - cute bears to make you smile.

DirtDiva

11-21-2006, 07:24 PM

DirtDiva..What hemisphere are you in these days? :)
The good one. :D I head back up North right after Chrissy. Only 300-and-something posts to go before I catch up! :p

kelownagirl

11-21-2006, 07:26 PM

Snap - I lost 2 lbs this week too! Las Vegas, puking, whatever works eh? Your way was more fun though...

Kitsune06

11-21-2006, 07:34 PM

CWR- more disturbing amts of 'cute' for ya:
http://www.impleader.com/photos/blog/_baby%20penguins.jpg
Isn't that adorable?! I made a big 4x5 mosiac of baby penguins so whenever my trainer gets *****y with me, I hold up the baby penguin mosiac and she's 'cuted' into a good mood again. Woohoo! :D

I miss Knot posting drunk. IDon't drink and post@ You say knotty things. :D Or you're unsubtly punny. :D Go ahead, someone provoke me! I wanna chat with someone.

Xrayted

11-21-2006, 07:49 PM

I'll chat with you Kit. Go to messenger... I gotta hear what you've got to say while you're drunk. Just can't have you doing it here. :D

Kitsune06

11-21-2006, 07:51 PM

I'm *there*! click on the Y! link next to my avatar! :D

...or the AIM or MSN. I'm not picky. H*LL I'm cool with 'em all. :D

KnottedYet

11-21-2006, 07:55 PM

(((CWR))) Often I've wished I could preview the transcript of a relationship! Good luck. Tough choices, which may seem much clearer in retrospect. My bit of sisterly advice: If you find yourself arguing with or denying your "gut" or inner voice, stop and listen. Inside, you will know what's right for you. L.

I second what Lise said. I argued and ignored my inner voice for 6 1/2 years. I probably missed some wonderful potential relationships because I tried too hard to stay in the one I was in. But I ended up where I am, so I can't complain or kick myself too much!

Trust your gut instincts.

KnottedYet

11-21-2006, 08:08 PM

Mmmmmm, beef stew. Fresh from the crock pot. Much better than the steak I tried to cool last night. Mmmmm.

Just saw a great Nova episode about the "Clovis First" theory and how there were actually 3 major waves of human immigration to the Americas during the stone age. (the first was from Europe, the latter two from Siberia/Asia)

Now I'm watching "House". Don't watch TV that much, so this is fun.

chickwhorips

11-21-2006, 08:18 PM

kit i could keep one? now you tell me. here i thought i had to send all of them back. i wonder if the mail got dispatched out, maybe i can break in and get that back. though its a little hard to break into the post office when you have a key.

thanks snap. very cute! (i like yours too kit, is that movie any good?) congrats on the weight loss. i lost 5 lbs on my "diet" but after today and all the buckeye's i think i gained it all back.

knot i think i'm trying to smother my inner voice with a pillow, but it keeps coming up in the bad times. i know what it says, just not ready to accept it.

Trek420

11-21-2006, 08:37 PM

KnottedYet "Just saw a great Nova episode about the "Clovis First" theory and how there were actually 3 major waves of human immigration to the Americas during the stone age. (the first was from Europe, the latter two from Siberia/Asia)"

I knew about the Siberia thing.....Europe? How'd they? Oh, continental drift (similar to TE TD)

"Now I'm watching "House". Don't watch TV that much, so this is fun"

Funny, I'm watching that too. Spun a little bit now resting and watching TV.

CWR have you tried smothering your inner voice in chocolate? I find that helps. But seriously, listen to your inner voice.

Knott, bummer about the bowl. Finnish pottery is great. I wonder when they do archeological digs and find pottery shards if say for example ancient Roman who broke it was saying "bummer, I dropped the handpainted Greek bowl and it was full of delicious stew".

Kelownagirl, yep, I loooooove tile for many reasons; looks great, durable, holds heat for natural energy savings....but not on kitchen floors. Makes everything a "one bouncer".

KnottedYet

11-21-2006, 08:39 PM

Bummer, I just dropped my bowl (no stew in it) and busted it into a kazillion pieces. It was a handpainted handmade bowl from Finland I've had for about 6 years. Bummer.

kelownagirl

11-21-2006, 09:19 PM

Oooh, that IS a bummer... :( I've been breaking more stuff since I moved into this house with its tile floors in the kitchen. If it drops, it breaks...

KnottedYet

11-21-2006, 09:30 PM

It is really fun to watch TV "with" someone when you're on the phone together.

Not as much fun as if you were on the couch together REALLY watching TV, but fun anyway.

sigh... :o

DirtDiva

11-22-2006, 01:28 AM

w00t! I made it. It's only taken me four days to catch up on all the TD that I missed by not being online much for two or three weeks. Of course, I'm going away for five days on Friday, so I'll just get all behind again. :rolleyes: Y'all gab too much! :p

crazycanuck

11-22-2006, 03:48 AM

Yes, these chickies do gab alot don't they!!! Something in the water?

I'm sitting here wondering about my new Polar cycling hrm/cadence computer. The cadence part doesn't seem to work but we have the sensor in the right place. I saw a thread about it but thought i might ask you ladies.

c

Offthegrid

11-22-2006, 04:46 AM

CC: Which heart rate model did you get? Can you wear it on your wrist, too, or does it stay on the bike? Let me know how that works out. I'm still on the fence about which model to get. I should make up my mind soon because the big paycheck comes in 2 days! :D Although I suspect my new crank and stem will eat up a good portion of it.

Bikingmom: I actually had $21,000 in debt after college (student loan and a used car). I worked two jobs for a while and did the Dave Ramsey thing until I paid off my last debt Sept. 1.

Update on me: Well, my trainer kicked my butt anyway. And I felt so sluggish and yucky because of gaining some weight back. :mad: I could really feel it.

He said some encouraging things, but basically something in my head just said, "What the heck are you doing? Ruining your dreams for some donuts? Not smart."

So, back to eating healthier. Somehow I suspect I won't be able to relose the extra pounds as quickly as I regained them. Doesn't seem fair, does it?

I bet I'm not going to have anything to do at work today. No one is here. The time goes soooooo slowly when there's absolutely nothing to do. I should have brought my iPod, but I forgot it.

salsabike

11-22-2006, 05:19 AM

KnottedYet

11-22-2006, 05:35 AM

mtbdarby

11-22-2006, 05:51 AM

Inner voice test question:

A friend of mine once told me her "test question" for relationships. I've always liked it. "Is your world larger or smaller with this person in it?"

My problem has always been that I think "well, it could get better later" and stick around much longer than I should. If it wasn't that good before, and isn't that good now, it probably won't be so good later, either.

Not that I'm giving advice! I'm just pondering out loud with my first cup of coffee.

Knot, that's an awesome question to ask! I'm gonna start using it if you don't mind.

The literacy fair was alright. Too structured for me and a very high energy child! They had 3 20 minute work stations and they had to sit and listen and/or draw at each. Very hard for my little guy. I was wiped out at the end of it and then he had to cry and throw a fit when it was time to go. Ugh.

My friend Scott (the pilot guy with the heart valve problem) is gonna be within a hour or so of me today. But I can't find a sitter for my little guy so I can go see him. He's having his heart surgery on the 29th, so if you could start praying for him I would appreciate it. I'm hoping I can take my little guy down to go see him or see him this weekend, either way, I'd like to give him a hug before his surgery. He's only 43 - it just blows me away. And the FFA will be grounding him for 6 months because of it and then he has to go through a bunch of tests to get his license back.

Off to work, yippee!

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 05:51 AM

1. The inner voice Lise mentioned never lies...

2. Happy early Thanksgiving from Albany NY, where I'm with my mom for the holiday. She is doing well in subacute rehab now, will probably go to assisted living in month or so. She is feeling so much better that she is starting to kick *** and take names at the nursing home where she's doing the rehab. It's very funny.

happy txgiving Salsa I am glad to hear your mom is doing better. It's nice that she's taking charge again.

Knot, sorry about the bowl. every time something like that happens to me I go on a big inner arguement about being attached to inanimate objects, etc.. Going to catholic school as a kid really screwed me up.
That's an interesting test question. and you can't answer it too fast.
In some ways, I have less freedom with DH around but in others, he has opened up some seriously HUGE doors..

All of you guys worrying about weight, just remember tomorrow PORTION size.
eat tiny bits of everything.

Xrayted

11-22-2006, 06:38 AM

quick post...
OTG - keep up the good work. you can have little backslides and still be ok. have fun at the 3hr spin on friday! i can't go, have to work. you two ride twice as hard for me, ok? after everything calms down, dinner and hot tub party at my house for the PA girls. AG is going on vacation soon so we'll figure it out after that. get that bike taken care of too. AG has a good shop and they'll treat you right.
congrats on no debt! very nice. i don't have any student loans. couldn't get grants either. had to pay every last cent myself. paid as i went. a bit impoverishing. would still do it again, only sooner. got a little CC debt yet that is just about gone. of course, with bike stuff, vacation, x-mas gifts... it never ends.

Salsa - so glad to hear your Mom is getting the old spit and vinegar back. it's good for the body and soul.

Kit - Hmmm, i guess we said it all last night, huh? BTW, how's your head this morning? Mine's just fine. :cool:

CWR - nice of you to join us for a chat. very fun. yer gonna need to start drinking earlier hon so you can keep up. stash a bottle at work maybe. :D

Lise - hope you get to spend some time with J. for the holiday. i'm so happy for you both.

Ladies - very good relationship comments and advice. (for all of us) thanks. much appreciated. ;) :)

well, ran out of time. see ya all later! be safe.

KnottedYet

11-22-2006, 07:04 AM

Phone trouble.

My cell is giving me shocks when I touch it, and it doesn't recieve calls. Won't hold a charge very long, either. (probably cuz it's pumping all the electricity into my hand instead of the phone)

Obviously I'm gonna have to break down and buy a new phone one of these days. Anybody know of a "bombproof" trimodal cell phone? The kind that is tough as nails? I've had this one about 5 months.

I don't need a camera phone or an MP3 player phone. I just need a plain ol' super-sturdy trimodal phone. Damp-proof, drop-proof, Knot-proof. "Ugly as sin and tough as old leather."

Yup, I need me a butch cowboy phone. (One that works with Verizon... the "can you hear me now? Damm..." company)

Bikingmomof3

11-22-2006, 08:47 AM

I am just checking in to say I am alive-it has been a very bad 14 1/2 hours (not that I am counting) and not getting better with meds. :(

Knot-I am sorry about the bowl. I loved Finland. I wish I would have bought something other than a warm jacket for living in the USSR.
It is fun watching TV with someone via the phone, sorry you two were not together. Oh yes, get a new phone. Mine is ano frills phone and has gone on numerous trips with the boys and still keeps on working. It was one of the free phones with plan. :cool:

OTG-slip ups are going to happen, it is best to make peace with them early on or you will drive yourself crazy. Been there, trust me. You are doing fantastic. Oh, just for you, I pulled out the scale (I despise scales). In one day I weighed 6-8 pounds more, depending on the time of day. The morning was cool, later add 6 pounds, later back to cool, later added 2 more for and 8 pound gain. Scales are crazy, evil things. Clothing and measurements, those I like.

Congrats on succeding with Dave Ramsey. he has a great approach. If debt would stop piling up, I may get caught up. I came out of school with +$70,000 in student loan debt. I am on the "to death" payment plan. A house did not help, all the repairs. $17,000 in orthodontics. The list goes on. :(
Again, be very happy you do not have debt and be proud. :D

About HRM-I want the Polar RS200SD. I have read awesome things about this model: Polar S625x it does the same as what I want, but also has an added cycling computer, which I do not need.

Kit and X and CWR-glad you all had a lovely chat last night. :)

Salsa-I am pleased to hear of your mom's progress. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. :)

Lise-Have a great first Thanksgiving with J. :D

Dar-your friend will be in my prayers. Keep us updated.

DD-congrats on getting caught up.

I know I am missing a lot, but I need more medication, ice packs, heating pad, and my pillow.

I hope to be back on today or tomorrow.

If not, I hope everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving!

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 08:53 AM

knot i like that question, but don't like the answer i had with it. i need to keep that in mind for future also. sorry about things breaking and shocking you. you must have some force around you. can you heal me?

salsa glad your mum is doing better. happy turkey day to you too.

X and kit yes it was fun. glad my head isn't hurting this morning. :cool:

OTG i know how it is, slip-ups happen, trust me i know. try not to beat yourself up about it.

BM3 take care of yourself. get some rest. TD will be here when you feel better.

Offthegrid

11-22-2006, 09:29 AM

X, too bad you can't make The Great Turkey Torturefeast ... er, I mean 3-hour Black Friday spinning class. Sorry you have to work; bummer. Not sure I can do the entire class. My longest ride in recent months has been 2:20. I plan to take frequent breaks and see if I can just finish, but if not, no big deal. AG is going to help me out with the stem. We'll see how the crank replacement discussion goes.

BMo3: 8 pounds in a day? Wow. But I do really need to nip this thing in the bud. And it's totally not just about the scale saying I weigh more -- I can feel the difference in my body, too. I ate well last night and today, though, so I'm headed back in the right direction.

For Thanksgiving, my goal is just not to go overboard with the snacking. It's tough because at my grandmother's house there will be at least 8-10 different desserts -- no one loves pumpkin pie as much as I do -- as well as chips, pretzels, M&Ms, cheese balls, etc. etc. sitting out all day. Oh, and lebanon and cream cheese rolls, a family tradition. Yummy. *drools*

But if I can keep the snacking in check and stick mainly with baby carrots, I'll be fine.

Knot: Tough break about the phone. Only 5 months? Isn't it under some sort of warranty?

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 09:34 AM

good thing about living in the bush: don't really celebrate holidays so don't over eat.

bad thing about living in the bush: miss celebrating holidays and trying not to over eat.

Trek420

11-22-2006, 09:38 AM

KnottedYet "It is really fun to watch TV "with" someone when you're on the phone together."

yes it is :)

Sorry about the cell phone thing and overheating? That's bad.

I don't know how butch my phones are but I've had good luck with Nokia. They seem well made I still have my first one (I just renew the plan, get new phone, keep the old one because if phone breaks just pop in the chip and voila. I'm bad, I don't carry the insurance).

My Samsung worked well till the keys wore out

Motorolas seems to fall apart on the dot at a year.

If I had to get another phone mid contract the best deals seem to be either online on your carriers site or at the box stores Circuit City is pretty good.

mtbdarby

11-22-2006, 09:39 AM

OTG - 3 hour spin class?? That just sounds crazy. I'd rather battle the cold and be outside. Sweaty stale gym air is my idea of torture.

BM03 - **gentle hugs** girl. Hope you're feeling better soon. I don't know how you handle it.

CWR - it's the crazy family stuff that makes a holiday for me:p Mom's dressing is good too, don't get me wrong. Our holidays haven't been the same since my grandparents passed. Mom still struggles and you can feel that pain. That's what old fashions and Manhattans are for!

Salsa - good to hear your mom is doing better. That's gotta make you feel better.

Knot - take X in with you to complain about the phone. I hear she does this neat trick with her hands around their necks, pinned against the wall, feet off the floor thing. I think it would work for you;)

BleeckerSt_Girl

11-22-2006, 09:49 AM

Gotta get a few last minute cases done before the kids arrive for T-day. Gonna make my special request 2 roast chicken feast.
All you girls have a great thanksgiving, you hear me?
Let's all be thankful for the things we have. Life can be tough and with painful challenges and overwhelming obstacles. That is when we must remember that we have food, a warm dwelling, friends, and loved ones. So many people on our planet actually have NONE of these things. It's hard to imagine their suffering.
Thanksgiving good wishes and love to all the good women on TE! :)

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 10:15 AM

good grief!! talk about over eating!! the two other women in the department have taken it upon themselves to feed the masses. we have cookies, crackerss, cheese, Venison jerky, smoked salmon, apple slices!!!

there's A LOT of it too.

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 10:19 AM

mmmmm...... http://qb.smugmug.com/photos/102799722-Ti.gif venison jerkey... my favorite.

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 10:20 AM

yes, it's REALLY good.
and i brought a lunch!
:(

Offthegrid

11-22-2006, 10:26 AM

we have cookies, crackerss, cheese, Venison jerky, smoked salmon, apple slices!!!

Well, at least you have *some* healthier options there. No one brought food here today, thank goodness, although a pumpkin pie I ordered to support a co-worker's kid came in. :rolleyes:

KnottedYet

11-22-2006, 10:26 AM

"Can you hear m.... oops"

Verizon took my phone apart and played with it a little. They said it's fine, must just be that my towers don't pick up calls and I was static-y when I touched my phone the last couple days.

Yeah, ok. We'll see.

I don't want to miss those very important phone calls! Those vital communiques about Hugh Laurie's character's latest escapades, how the dog did on her walk, and what someone is eating for dinner! Crucial information, I tell you! Crucial!

BMo3 - sleep. rest. recover. Kit can always give you the Clif's notes version of what's been up on TD.

Mimi- smoked salmon!!!! Oooooh!

Happy Thanksgiving to all. I'll be in Canada for the day. Heading up to my mom's in a couple hours. Whooo-hooo!

Xrayted

11-22-2006, 10:30 AM

Knot - FWIW, you might want to take the phone back into your local store and have them check the battery. I think it kinda melted down a bit inside and is "cross-firing". In other words, it's not grounded right anymore. Won't keep a charge cause it's feeding against itself and back into the frame work and your hand. Won't let you recieve either because of ground issues. Do it soon as it will slowly destroy your inner circuitry from feedback. Hope that's all it is. After only 5 months, it should be covered right? Otherwise, I'd go with a Nokia next time. I've currently got 2 Motorolas but not happy with the reception or that I can't adjust the volume enough to hear the ringer or people on the other side clearly. My Nokias worked great through all kinds of beatings until I upgraded to newer technology. Good luck.

Edit: Or not. Hope it stays ok for you.

OTG - Yeah wish I could be there. I'm sure you'll have fun without me tho. You can do it, just pace yourself and make sure you can talk a little. Then you know you're at the right pace to finish. I'll be careful with my choice of foods when I get you two over for dinner. We don't need all of us gaining weight over it. :o I love the lebanon bologna and cream cheese wraps too. Some PA Dutch traditions are hard to break, huh? I like sweet the best. Let me know how the LBS does for you. I like to patronize small businesses and would drive to out another good LBS just "to see".

BMo3 - Dear, maybe the garage door dude was just too much for ya. You know, anytime you have an over-abundance of studdliness and need to unload, keep us in mind. Hope you are feeling better today.
(((((BMo3)))))

Well, gotta go for now. Some of the girls at work want me to show them www.zillow.com. It's a neat site if you haven't checked it out yet.

cya ladies! Be safe and happy.

X.

mtbdarby

11-22-2006, 10:56 AM

Mimi, ummmm. All I brought was a lean cuisine and a yogurt and my yogurts gone:( There's only 3 of us left in the shop. And we're all talking about leaving early....

X - my city isn't on zillion. Guess that's cuz I live in the pickers.

Yeah, my friend Scott called and we will meet up later. That makes me happy today.

I can't concentrate. I want to go walk my dogs, or ride my bike, or play outside with my son. It's a balmy 50 degrees here! Have a great Thanksgiving Day everyone.

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 11:02 AM

ah mtbdarby
I hope you get to go out and play. I took a walk and discovered that my coat is not water repellent. It is VERY wet here.
(but you've all heard me say that already several times this month)

your town is not on Zillow? I thought EVERYTHING was there. My house is, it's worth a fortune, 3x what we paid for it; or are still paying for it!

yeah, the salmon was good. Once upon a time, Salmon was even more plentiful here. We haven't forgotten it.

Knot's phone problem sounded misdiagnosed to me too! X, you could be right.

Dh just bought himself a Selle anatomica. It's bright red with black rails.
It's apparently waterproof leather, so he won't be able to ruin it by riding in the rain like he ruined his old Brooks.
For Black friday, we are going to AT LEAST two bike shops as we head towards home from the south part of the state.
I will give full reports on each shop; i've never been to either.

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 11:43 AM

don't worry dar, my house isn't on there either or the city for that matter. i did look up a few places in anchorage just for fun though. have fun with your friend.

mtbdarby

11-22-2006, 11:51 AM

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 12:01 PM

i knew you could enjoy that xmas card! at least someone was getting action in it.

woo hoo! i get done two hours early and don't have to work tomorrow. ahh i love it.

DebW

11-22-2006, 01:12 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!

Feel better BMO3. (((BMO3)))

crazycanuck

11-22-2006, 01:54 PM

When is you guys' thanksgiving?

Will i be alone on TE all weekend?? Please come & say hello as it's not a holidayyyyyy where I am...Pwease..

*sniff* *sniff* bwaaah..* sniff*

c

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 01:58 PM

its tomorrow.

you won't be alone. i'll be here. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/fairie1323/consoling1.gif

crazycanuck

11-22-2006, 02:01 PM

Awwww...Thanks CWR..:D

Can you meet me on msn for a chit chat kiddo on the weekend?

I like my fancy schmancy new cyclo computer!!! Funky!!!!

It's going to be A BOOOOOTEFUL day here in Perth..!!!!

c

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 02:12 PM

i will definitely hop on there.

here is my awe picture for the day. she still works that sad puppy look well to this day, actually even better, and she's 10 times that size now.

DirtDiva

11-22-2006, 02:13 PM

crazy - sorry chica, I'll be on the Sunshine Coast this weekend. :p :cool: :D

Knot - I have a Sharp GX15 that is still going strong after 18 months, getting rained on at least twice (apparently pockets aren't waterproof - who knew? ;)) and a major banana squashing incident.

Bikingmomof3

11-22-2006, 03:37 PM

Thank you for the well wishes. I am medicated, but alas cannot sleep. No one is on MSN to play with and it is fairly quiet here. :(

CC-I will be around tomorrow. :)

chickwhorips

11-22-2006, 04:11 PM

i tried to add you BM3. not sure if it worked, but if it did i'm online. :)

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 04:29 PM

Well, I did it. I rode INDOORS

My husband went out IN THE DARK to try out his new Selle Anatomica. I rode
6 miles on the trainer and came back upstairs, and he's still gone. Crazyman.
Now I guess I will get dinner going.

MY new smartwool sweater has NOT arrived. :(

salsabike

11-22-2006, 04:48 PM

Well, I did it. I rode INDOORS

:(

Clipless?

kelownagirl

11-22-2006, 06:09 PM

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! (Well not to CC. Do you have TG at all down there Crazy? I'll be around here this weekend. Reports are done and it's supposed to snow so I won't be able to bike - 39 lousy km in November so far - aaack!! Guess it's time to start riding the exercise bike in the basement...)

Knot - where are you going in Canada? Vancouver? And I loved your question. Emailed it to both daughters. Kind of reminded of Ann Landers favourite - Are you better off with him or without him?

OTG - good luck with the eating this weekend but don't be too hard on yourself if it's a challenge. You can always start over again on Monday. I don't even bother to try at times like that - life is meant to be enjoyed and eating healthfully MOST of the time is still a good thing. 3 hours spinning?! :eek: Can't even imagine it.

What is Black Friday anyway?

BM3 - Sorry you're feeling so bad. What's up? Is it your "regular" stuff or something new or a bug?

CWR - CUTE puppy! I am such a sucker for baby animals. I have two big dogs but I'm sure I'd get another if someone brought me a puppy.

They don't do Canada on Zillow. Is it a new site? Maybe we'll be on it eventually...

kelownagirl

11-22-2006, 06:21 PM

CC - my step-daughter just got accepted to grad law school in Australia. (She's been teaching English in Taiwan for the past 2 years.) She's going to James Cook University in Cairns. I have no idea where that is - guess I'd better go look on a map.

Fredwina

11-22-2006, 06:27 PM

H
What is Black Friday anyway?
.
99% of the folks in the states have the Friday after Thanksgiving off. Most stores will sales and open their doors at 6AM. The parking lots for malls are usually jam packed not good, unless you shop for gifts in-line
(((BMo3))) hope you get better
OTG - Like, I said sometime, you need to have food holiday, Take the long view. Just remind yourself that If you drop it too fast, it's more likely to come back
I actually got of work before the sun went down!

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 07:29 PM

Clipless?

yes, ma'am.

not scary at all ... indoors... hehehehe

and good news: at 6:45pm my new smartwool undershirt/sweater came.
I cannot believe it is wool! it feels like COTTON!! and it's warm too.

kelownagirl

11-22-2006, 07:31 PM

Mimi- so how did it feel clipping in and out? Do you like them? When are you going to try them for real?

salsabike

11-22-2006, 07:36 PM

yes, ma'am.

not scary at all ... indoors... hehehehe

GO MEEM!

crazycanuck

11-22-2006, 07:42 PM

Hey KG..Cairns is in Northern Queensland..east coast...It's HOT & HUMID i believe. It's a lonnnnnnnng drive from Brisbane. There's a girl from townsville on the mtn bike section, she's close to Cairns. Let your step daughter know that if she plans on driving in australia, expect the same distances as in Cancuckland...

Nope no thanksgiving..we have " Queens Birthday" holiday...HOwever...The Canadian Club does hold a Canadian thanksgiving here for us canucks every year..:)

AHHHH..beoooooteful day here..except i'm going to cycle into a hot & warm sou west headwind on my way home. NOthing like it i say:rolleyes: ..One day i'll stop & take some photos..

BM-any package? I'm sure the vegemite & tim tams will make you feel better. Are you doing ok? I'll add you to my msn list.

have a good afternoon

c

kelownagirl

11-22-2006, 07:47 PM

Thanks CC! I took a look online and see it's about as far away from you as you can get! We're just glad she's ending up in Australia because she had also applied to go to school in South Africa and that sounded a bit scary. Looks like a beautiful area, very touristy. I don't know how she's planning to get around. She has a small motorbike in Tai Pei. She doesn't ride like her dad and I. Kids...

mimitabby

11-22-2006, 07:48 PM

Mimi- so how did it feel clipping in and out? Do you like them? When are you going to try them for real?

I don't know!
It feels okay, he made them pretty loose :D
I think I want to "play" inside for a while more before I go outside. Besides,
i might DROWN out there!
The left foot works better than the right, so I feel like until I can easily get both feet out, I am not ready for the outside world.

thanks for asking.

kelownagirl

11-22-2006, 07:56 PM

I am happy with mine now that I made them super loose. I am not ready for tighter yet.

I can't believe you had a foot of rain! Seattle and Vancouver have had crazy weather in the past couple of weeks. They've had a boil water warning in Vancouver for the past week, a million people who can't drink the tap water. Crazy...

kelownagirl

11-22-2006, 08:24 PM

Geez, X, what was that all about?

Kitsune06

11-22-2006, 08:37 PM

CWR - NICE card! LMAO. I thought dogs at first, but considering the sent to list, I thought maybe Kit and X got together for a little holiday cheer. BWAAHAAA:D (can you tell I'm getting punchie to get out of here?!)

Mimi, no rain yet. At the most I'll be able to leave at 4:00 cuz I skipped lunch. Of course, I'm hungry now since half my lunch was missing:( Have fun at the bike shops - let us know what you get!

i knew you could enjoy that xmas card! at least someone was getting action in it.

woo hoo! i get done two hours early and don't have to work tomorrow. ahh i love it.

Dar-
That's awful beyond words. I mean the sound fx w/ the card etc and so on. thems fightin' words. ;)
icky icky icky

CWR- I'm not so sure that's 'action'. I'll refrain from the usual "If men could..." quip and just say... nope, doesn't qualify.

I hadn't downloaded that until just now... now the sound is etched forEVER in my mind. thanks lots... :p

Xrayted

11-22-2006, 10:36 PM

Dar - uh, yeah, what Kit said. PM me if ya wanna talk further. :) :)

mimi - good for you woman! That's how I got started clipless. Made a big difference. Glad I found out about making the tension lighter first on TE. Still can't detach my left very well even with them soft like that. So, I'm a righty when unclipping. Gonna have to get outside to use that new shirt mimi. So when's the big launch?

BMo3 - Thank you for the wonderful talk tonight. Both of them. ;) So relieved you liked the package. hey, your kids are in the chocolate again. Better keep it under lock and key! :rolleyes: Of course, I have more anytime you need it. Remember, one dark and one light together. The local way. We'll turn you Dutchy yet.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Take care TE TD'ers and be safe. T-giving is a free day. Eat all ya want!!

'night

X.

crazycanuck

11-23-2006, 12:36 AM

No warm headwind..just a headwind/sidewind...Still ARGHGH>.

Umm kit/cwr/dar..what are you ladies on about???

K..tell me..what are ye favorite movies from the 80's. Second, the 90's.

off to lurk

c

DirtDiva

11-23-2006, 02:15 AM

Never fear, canuck, there was plenty of warm headwind in Chch tonight. Made for a lovely ride back down Main North Road at the end of tonight's ride, but I was quite glad to be riding behind two biggish blokes most of the way out ('cept when the b******s made me take my turn :p). We rode too quickly though - there was still plenty of light to mow the lawn by when I got home. :rolleyes:

It's so past my bedtime. G'night all. :)

crazycanuck

11-23-2006, 02:36 AM

We subscribe to Cylcling WA's e-newsletter. In today's edition, there was an ad for an Administration officer!!! I contacted the gentleman at CWA & have forwarded my details.

I'm not keeping my fingers crossed as i don't have enough "Australian Experience" but hey ya never know.

I'm quietly looking for a new job..very quietly...

c

DebW

11-23-2006, 04:21 AM

Pumpkin pie is in the oven. Cornbread (for the stuffing) is done. Blueberry pie waiting for the oven. Need to do some house cleaning before my sister and BIL arrive. Things are under control. Rain should be starting soon.

Everyone have a good day.

Blueberry

11-23-2006, 04:51 AM

Happy Turkey (or Tofurkey if you prefer) Day Thread Drift! Pumpkin Pies are made, pumpkin mousse to go on top is in progress - then we load up and head to Grandmother's house (though not quite over the river and through the woods).

Glad the nor' easter is gone - we should finally see sun today. Sorry for all of you who are getting ready to get it:cool: Maybe those of us in NC will be able to get a ride in today (after lunch, of course...)

mimitabby

11-23-2006, 05:00 AM

[B]mimi - good for you woman! That's how I got started clipless. Made a big difference. Glad I found out about making the tension lighter first on TE. Still can't detach my left very well even with them soft like that. So, I'm a righty when unclipping. Gonna have to get outside to use that new shirt mimi. So when's the big launch?

Take care TE TD'ers and be safe. T-giving is a free day. Eat all ya want!!

'night

X.
Uh, I slept in the new shirt. BOY it was nice.
I'll certainly let you know when the big launch is. baby steps here.

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

salsabike

11-23-2006, 05:51 AM

Hi, CC. You asked a while ago if Mr. Salsa and I were going to do Lake Taupo this year. Not THIS year for sure---between all the stuff with my mom, and the house expansion, we won't have time or money for any kind of real vacation. We need to win the lottery, except that we're too cheap to PLAY the lottery...Anyway, Lake Taupo is a future aspiration.

I don't think you'll be all alone on T'giving weekend, or even today! All we do is eat turkey and stuffing like total hogs, and by late tonight we'll be on TE TD bemoaning how hoglike we feel. You can enjoy our oinking later today. Hope the weather in WA is still nice!

Regards to the TD world, girls.

Lise

11-23-2006, 06:02 AM

Happy T-day, all!

My sweet niece Maya is on her way over to play with me for a few hours, then J. and C. (his 17 yr old daughter) will pick us up to go to my sister's for dinner.

J, C, and I went to see Wicked last night, then to a late night dinner at The Italian Village, a fun, cool, old Italian restaurant downtown. We had a really nice time. She's a sweet girl, and, while I'm sure we were all nervous (OK, *I* was nervous :rolleyes: ), we had fun. The kid's grown up in the South, and has never had pumpkin pie. I know. Shocking. We'll fix that today.

My scaredy-cat, Ariel, who almost always hides when new people come over, walked right up to C. and accepted petting. She did the same thing the first time J. came over. This is a very good sign, I think! Either they are good people with peaceful, loving energy, or Ariel's gone completely senile. :p

Have a great day, ladies! L.

mimitabby

11-23-2006, 06:11 AM

Blueberry

11-23-2006, 06:22 AM

My scaredy-cat, Ariel, who almost always hides when new people come over, walked right up to C. and accepted petting. She did the same thing the first time J. came over. This is a very good sign, I think! Either they are good people with peaceful, loving energy, or Ariel's gone completely senile. :p

Yes, I think animals (particularly cats and my ferret) are great judges of character! They seem to pick up on things that we don't. Of course, my golden loves everybody:cool: :cool:

CA

Bikingmomof3

11-23-2006, 06:26 AM

Happy Thanksgiving To All TDers!

Mimi-congrats on going clipless

CC-job hunting, how fun! New beginings are always good. Keep us updated, I am around all day should you care to chat. :)

Lise- I am just happy for you. :D I am pleased to hear all went well last night. Have a fun filled day today.

I am feeling better and will be around all day.

Velobambina

11-23-2006, 06:30 AM

CA - My great big golden (Agnes) has a very keen sense about whether someone is nice or nasty. On several occasions when we've been out walking, she'll start her "mean dog" growl into her "open a can of WA" bark when we encounter certain strangers. They keep their distance (she's 96lbs and tall/long for a female). Conversely, she will submit to for a free belly rubs with other folks. My two less-intuitive goldens don't seem to have that sense--they just want to be admired and petted.

CyclChyk

11-23-2006, 06:36 AM

Happy Turkey Day everybody!!!

Remember, diets are off limits today so enjoy til your heart is content ;)

Bikingmomof3

11-23-2006, 07:46 AM

Am I the only one who does not enjoy Thanksgiving food? :o
I love the day to be with my familya nd share what we are grateful for, but I could easily leave all the food.

mimitabby

11-23-2006, 07:49 AM

Happy Thanksgiving To All TDers!

Mimi-congrats on going clipless

I am feeling better and will be around all day.

I am so glad you are feeling better! Now you can enjoy your day with your family.
I am not GOING clipless. I am tentatively TRYING clipless..
I am confident that I can be clipless on the windtrainer though..
Sheesh. when i think of all the bikes I need to change out the pedals on!!!
(tandem, Bianchi, the Fuji loaner Eden gave me!)

I am not particularly fond of thanksgiving food (but it is what you make it!! )
when we have it at our house, we serve our favorite Italian food as well as or
even sometimes INSTEAD of the Turkey. but I LOVE mashed potatoes...
and dark turkey meat!

snapdragen

11-23-2006, 08:12 AM

I'm not much for a lot of the traditional T-day food; although I do like turkey and pumpkin pie. This year no one really felt like cooking, so we're having Thanksgiving in a box, courtesy of Safeway. :rolleyes:

Trek420

11-23-2006, 08:37 AM

well, off to T'day traffic.

For the last few years T'giving while at Mom's house has been a group effort with my helping out Mom on prep and others bringing dishes to share.

This year we are having dinner with friends of my brothers, so I'm off to hit the happy trail up to Sonoma, CA.

see you later TE TD.

crazycanuck

11-23-2006, 01:40 PM

Mimi-Salsa meant WA as in Perth, Western Australia...not Seattle, Washington...

I think we'll have to use WA(aust) to not confuse anyone...

YOu ladies enjoy your turkey...

c

DebW

11-23-2006, 01:43 PM

My sister drove up from PA and it took 11 hours instead of the usual 7. Thanksgiving, the busiest travel day of the year. Everyone be safe whereever you are going.

Everything is ready now except the Turkey. Cook. Cook. Cook.

Bikingmomof3

11-23-2006, 02:06 PM

Deb,

I am glad your sister arrived safely. :)

Off for my run.

crazycanuck

11-23-2006, 02:11 PM

BM-Tanks for keeping me sane whilst at work..:)

Enjoy your run!!

C

mtbdarby

11-23-2006, 03:37 PM

Hey TD. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bmo3 - hope you had a good run. I really don't enjoy the traditional tday food either. I really like a wild rice casserole someone always brings and dark turkey meat as well. I don't like pumpkin pie - I'd much rather have apple but there wasn't any there.

I'm home playing elefun with B. Looking forward to Greys Anatomy (mr. crabby pants didn't get a nap and is going to bed early:D ) I'll check in later.

Kit, glad that's stuck in your head:p

Bikingmomof3

11-23-2006, 03:50 PM

CC-it is fun chatting with you. :)

Dar-My run was awesome. It felt so good to work off the post-migraine fog, hopefully the migraine will stay away. It was not as cold as I would have liked it out.

I love Christmas trees and Christmas lights, but OMG, why are there so many up already????

chickwhorips

11-23-2006, 04:15 PM

hope everyone is having a good day.

great day to clean the house, laundry and work on cards. i'm already working on my first glass of wine. :)

Bikingmomof3

11-23-2006, 05:07 PM

CWR- Have a glass for me.

I am shopping for gifts online.

Offthegrid

11-23-2006, 05:07 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

I did it! I totally stuck with my eating plan for today and I feel awesome. My plate was half full of veggies and salad, and I also enjoyed a roll, sweet potatoes and turkey with gravy. And I didn't go overboard on desserts as I had feared -- just one slice of pumpkin pie (my all time favorite) and 1/2 small slice of pumpkin roll. And I didn't snack or pick at chips, pretzels, candy, etc. Woo hoo!

BM03, I don't like a lot of turkey day foods ... mainly, I don't really care for turkey. I eat it, but I just don't love it. And I don't eat cranberry sauce. And don't particularly like stuffing. But I've grown fond of sweet potatoes in recent years and I'm well-known in the family for my pumpkin pie obsession.

I second the comment on Xmas decorations. Why are so many up, even in the days before Thanksgiving?

Well, I'm off to sleep. Going for a ride with AG tomorrow because the 3-hour spinning class was full. (Thank goodness. ;) )

Bikingmomof3

11-23-2006, 05:09 PM

OTG-Congrats on doing so well with your Thanksgiving eating. Well done. :D

Have a wonderful ride tomorrow. Sleep well.

kelownagirl

11-23-2006, 05:11 PM

Hi all,

I, on the other hand, went to work today. Starting to have to think about the Christmas concert now that the report cards are done. Geez, if it's not one thing, it's another. I'm looking forward to January so I can just teach for awhile. :)

So when do you usually cook the turkey? Wed or Thurs? Our thanksgiving day off is a Monday so some people cook it Sun and others wait till Monday.

BM3 - glad your migraine is gone! I woke up with quite a headache this morning but I think it's because I had a margarita just before I went to bed... :D I'm sticking to red wine tonight. One glass only.

I like the TG food, but only for one day. Well maybe turkey sandwiches for a second day but not the rest of it. Any kind of pie is fine with me...

I am desperate to get on a bike this weekend. We might go mountain biking in the snow on Saturday. Should be interesting. Might be softer when I fall...

kelownagirl

11-23-2006, 05:12 PM

OTG - congratulations! I find the snack food the toughest to avoid - good for you!

chickwhorips

11-23-2006, 05:19 PM

OTG hope you enjoyed those veggies for me too! good job.

BM3 wait for it.... hold on.... ok back. got that second glass of wine and its all for you!

chickwhorips

11-23-2006, 05:36 PM

oh! i spoke to my dad today. he was doing ok. having a hard time following him, but it was good to talk to him. he was just happy to hear my voice. my stepmum even said after the second time i talked to him that he started crying because it was so good to hear me. now that made me cry.

Xrayted

11-23-2006, 06:21 PM

Well, that was a long day broken up by eating binges.

kelownagirl

11-23-2006, 06:33 PM

cwr - some crying is good. :) Glad you talked to your dad.

Xrayted

11-23-2006, 07:21 PM

CWR - he's a lucky dad indeed. So glad you got to talk to family. Much love to you today, girl.

Kit - hope you had a wonderful day with H and family. You're such a cute couple.

Bmo3 - nice chatting with you tonight. Off to do my own shopping now.

Kel - sorry you had to work today. I forgot that you have a different day than we do. We cook them on Thursday usually. I didn't have to make anything this year. Yea!!

OTG - good going today. Very proud of you. You're killing me on the ride tomorrow tho. Uggh! I have to work. You have fun and say hi to AG for me.

Well, off to shop. Way behind on some things. As usual.

I sincerely hope everyone had a great holiday. Take care.

X.

kelownagirl

11-23-2006, 10:37 PM

Well Happy Black Friday to all of you tomorrow. :)

I will again be at work but no worries, I love my job.

I am happy because it's supposed to snow a bit tonight and more tomorrow! I love the first snow of the year. :)

Have a good day everyone.

crazycanuck

11-24-2006, 03:45 AM

I'm bored...

la la la...

Wake up kids!!

c

Veronica

11-24-2006, 03:50 AM

I'm awake. I's 4:47 AM and I'm awake. :D

V.

crazycanuck

11-24-2006, 04:02 AM

Hello V..

Are you on your way out for a bike ride?

Is it fluffy that's the training bike? What happened to your friendly rocks? Are they still friendly?

I have many many qu's to ask you but we'd be here all day...kind of like watching cricket..only more exciting!!!

c

Veronica

11-24-2006, 04:17 AM

I will ride today, don't know where or when yet. Fluffy is my training bike. The Legolas doesn't have a name yet. He really needs one. The rocks are sitting in the garage.

V.

crazycanuck

11-24-2006, 04:33 AM

I admire you Californiahhhh ladies...You have HILLS plus the ELEVATION...I just have headwind...

How is the training for the PBB going?

c

Veronica

11-24-2006, 04:42 AM

Oh, I've got until August to get ready for that. :D I'll wait until July to start training.

Yeah, it's pretty windy here. The Coach wants me to do Diablo repeats, while he goes in to work for a bit. Yesterday's high temp at the summit was 41 F about 5 C, with steady winds in the 20s and gusts of up to 49 mph. Gee doesn't that sound like fun.

V.

crazycanuck

11-24-2006, 04:52 AM

Weeeell...It was about 28c today..

I have to face the Fremantle Doctor on my way home most days. The Dr isn't a person. I'll let wikipedia explain...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremantle_doctor

I struggle with any type of wind but i think of all my rides as training..not commutes. I make an effort to figure out how to work my way through the wind but it doesn't always work....

A nice 20km ride in & a 40km ride home..:)

c

Veronica

11-24-2006, 05:03 AM

Oh nice and warm down there! I like warm. I deal with being hot much better than being cold when I ride. Your Doctor Fremantle sounds like the Santa Anas in southern CA. Such fun stuff.

Your commute sounds like a good daily ride though.

Time for us to start figuring out what we're doing today. Have to take the motorcycle to the shop, Thom has to go work for a bit to get caught up again, have to try to hook up with some folks that want to trade motorcycle gear with us, want to buy a new truck, want to get in a good ride, need to mow the lawn and finish putting up Christmas decorations while the weather is still decent, groceries, the bathroom needs cleaning, the kitchen floor needs to be washed... it's a never ending list. Oh yeah, I have to do report cards.

V.

kelownagirl

11-24-2006, 06:12 AM

Oh Veronica - poor you. When are they due in? I am hoping to get mine back from admin today so I can fix anything (hopefully nothing) and get them copied and stuffed into envelopes. On the other hand, lucky you for being able to ride....

Veronica

11-24-2006, 06:41 AM

I don't have to give them to admin. My conferences start on Wed. I have two done so far. :D They take so long because I have to put a grade for nearly every Benchmark in Lang. Arts and Math.

We've talked ourselves out of buying a truck. AGAIN. So that's one less thing to do today.

Oh... but there's also the Christmas cards to do and the calendars to make. And I really want to make an apple pie. I need to make more cookies too. I really don't want to wash the kitchen floor. One of those chores I had to do as a kid...

I guess I need to go be semi-productive. :p

V.

Bikingmomof3

11-24-2006, 06:54 AM

CC-I am here. We have been rather off schedule with the holidays, up late sleeping in. It has been delightful. Still no riding for me, but i can run. I will wait for the sun to set before I go running. :)

KG-I would very much like snow. Sadly we are warming up again. High in the 60F or 16C. It is too late in the year for these warm temps. :(

Veronica-Happy riding today. Someday I would love to be able to ride with you! (okay, trail you from a distance. :D) Work a little on the report cards, then go ride to unwind. :)

CWR-I am so glad you were able to talk to your father.

Black Friday-I never go out and shop on this day. I did it once and that experience was more than enough to hold me over for the rest of my life.

Another lazy day in this household. My DH is making big, fluffy pancakes. I put blueberries on mine as I do not like maple syrup. Also coffee, very strong and black, followed by fresh squeezed orange juice. YUM! Christmas music is playing in the background, I may start working on my Christmas cards today. Definitely heading out for a run tonight. Now if I could find some place that has Under Armour on sale.

I ordered 3 Spinnervals for myself from Santa-he was quite generous to me. ;) Now I need to convince my Neurologist on the 22nd to clear me. Maybe if I promise to wear a helmet indoors and ride only with someone present?

Bikingmomof3

11-24-2006, 06:59 AM

I don't have to give them to admin. My conferences start on Wed. I have two done so far. :D They take so long because I have to put a grade for nearly every Benchmark in Lang. Arts and Math.

V.

My kids, thankfully have been easy to grade. All 3 are i gifted classes and receive straight As. I recall my days of teaching 5th grade. Writing report cards and the conferences make me shudder.

Veronica

11-24-2006, 07:01 AM

Which Spinervals did you decide on?

V.

Bikingmomof3

11-24-2006, 07:09 AM

Which Spinervals did you decide on?

V.

It was a gamble, so these are what I am starting with:

Sweating Buckets
Lean & Mean
Ultra Full Body with Irongirl

Veronica

11-24-2006, 07:15 AM

If you don't already have a cadence sensor, you might ask Santa for one of those. I find it really helpful when I'm doing Spinervals. Also painful. :p

V.

Kitsune06

11-24-2006, 07:21 AM

TG was pretty good to us, talking with the family, etc etc. They always ask about my family (a gentle 'why are you here' I guess) but they understand my not being able to fly back to WI for the holidays. It was lots like a midwestern thanksgiving- games and pie afterward, etc...

CWR- So glad you got to talk to your Dad; I know how much that meant to you. It was one of the things you've really needed to do lately.

X- Glad you found a buddy this year to keep things sane

I have errands to run today, going out and making keys, buying lockable skewers for my bike *no one's taking my baby's wheelz* and in general, setting the card on fire.

It's funny. No matter how gruff you can start feeling about your stressed-out SO (holidays are 'fun' under the right circumstances), when you're in the house they grew up in, and end up seeing pics of them as chipmunk-cheeked little kids, it's all better. Until they start kicking your butt in one of the board games Mom brought out. :rolleyes:

Bikingmomof3

11-24-2006, 07:41 AM

I do have a cadence sensor. :)

chickwhorips

11-24-2006, 08:01 AM

i am so sick of my feet hurting! so far today, walking from the parking lot to my desk killed. for the record its not a very long walk at all. i feel like a $#@&$)% for how i'm walking around. this just plain stinks. i have my dr appointment in a week and then if it comes down to it (which i'm sure it will) surgery a month. i just want to be able to walk like a normal person!

done.

getting back to work today is hard. it feels like a monday but its a friday. so confusing! it was nice to have yeserday off though!

Kitsune06

11-24-2006, 08:44 AM

It's the shortest week ever, Chica. Morning is monday thru tuesday, noon is wednesday and at the end of the shift, it's Friday again! :D

Xrayted

11-24-2006, 10:14 AM

Arrgh! At work today. I really wish I was riding with OTG and AG instead. Of course, it's gorgeous out and I'm stuck inside. I may have to take a little walk on the path around the hospital later. I called AG on my way to work and she was hooking OTG up with her bike shop before the ride. Looks like they did a fit for her and are ordering a new crank. They are treating her right over there. Nice job AG, thanks for taking care of our girl. Of course, now I have all this energy left over that I didn't get to use up on the nasty LBS guy. Darn! :D

Kit - Yeah my little buddy was a great companion. Great pup, Bernese Mountain Dog. Unfortunately, not mine. He listened to me all day and was very calm with everything going on. Hung right by my side. I miss that kind of stuff. Real cutey tho, huh? He likes to jump up on my shoulders and look me right in the eye. Couldn't get my glasses repaired today tho. Rats! It'll take up to 8 days for a new pair. The originals only took 4 so I don't get it. Well, I put my contacts in for the day. The A/C at work dries my eyes out so I normally don't wear them here. I've been getting all the "You've got blue eyes!" comments. :confused: Maybe they change color when I wear glasses or something. I dunno.

CWR - Sorry you're at work too. Somebody has got to keep the mail system running tho. It was very busy here when I walked in, but now nothing. Hope it stays that way.
So glad you got to talk to your Dad. I call my Mom about every other day and drop in on her at least twice a week to make sure she's ok. She lives 5 min from my work. Sometimes, I forget how good I've got it being able to do that. Miss my Dad terribly still. Today is Mom and Dad's anniversary and tomorrow is Mom's b-day. Dad always said that he was the best b-day gift my Mom ever got. Mom always said that he certainly was the cheapest. :) I've got an all-day wedding thing tomorrow and won't get to see her until Sunday but we've got a dinner date after my ride.

Bmo3 - I am looking at getting my spinervals tonight for sure. See what you started by making me help you research them? :rolleyes: I'll start with 2 and go from there. I'm thinking Sweating Buckets and possibly Recharge. Not sure about the 2nd one yet. Sorry you have to wait to use yours but I have no doubt you'll be on the bike for x-mas. You're tough as nails.

Hmmm, well I guess I'll go do something productive, now. Like continuing education credits. (right Nanci? I love the fact that they changed it so my board exams don't count anymore.) I need 12 per year starting immediately. :(

Have a wonderful day and be safe. (IOW, don't get killed in the mall lines)
X.

chickwhorips

11-24-2006, 11:58 AM

ahhh the boss is gone for the day.... i'm the only one here. its so nice.

though the weather is cr@ppy today. windy, rainy and cloudy. no more snow on the ground. :(

Trek420

11-24-2006, 11:59 AM

Bikingmomof3

"I do have a cadence sensor. :)"

I have a low tech one: my knees :o
Knees hurt = too low a cadence
Happy knees = just right

dayuhm I miss Flightdeck ;)

I'm at work. it's slow, don't know why we are even here today except....I'm on double-time and a half! Whoopeeeee 8-)

kelownagirl

11-24-2006, 01:32 PM

Veronica

11-24-2006, 02:14 PM

Nice - our admin must read and sign every report card. Quite a job with 730 students at our school and only 1.8 admin. Yikes on giving a grade for every benchmark. What kind of grades do you use, A to C- or ?

1 - Far below grade level
2 - Below grade level
3 - at grade level
4 - above grade level

They're done! Went to work with Thom and while he futzed with computers I did my report cards. Didn't ride - but it was nice to be with my honey.

V.

mimitabby

11-24-2006, 05:31 PM

Well, after 2 months of waiting i finally got to go to the Spoke and Sprocket
bike shop in Tacoma Washington. To my great disappointment they only had 1 Mondonico bike set up, and it was way bigger than anything I could ride.
Further, they said that the brothers Mondonico were retiring and he was not certain of what the bikes from the new shop would be like...
So I don't imagine I will ever GET a Mondonico.
I asked the fellow what he does for people built like me (average woman size)
that want a nice bike. ANd he said he puts them on Serotta's.
Then upon hearing more about my interests (steel, but not necessarily custom) and needs he mentioned Waterford.
I hadn't told him that I wanted an Italian bike. So next stop... Sammamish bikes
to talk about Marinoni.. Not in any hurry here, I have 3 bikes to ride right now.

I find the Fremantle doctor very interesting. GOod to know that Australia has a way to cool off!
We had a nice enough Turkey day; except that the drive south - 140 miles
took 5 hours!! no, we don't have a traffic problem!!
ARGH!

snapdragen

11-24-2006, 06:30 PM

Thanksgiving in a box, courtesy of Safeway. Meh. Not so great, and with all the reheating you have to do, you're just as busy in the kitchen as if you cooked an entire meal. The sweet potatoes were really good...oh yeah, Mom made those :cool: Oh, and my niece brought a wonderful bottle of wine - Frei Brothers Cabernet

I finished my secret sister shopping today. I'm so late! I hope to get it boxed and mailed tomorrow.

kelownagirl

11-24-2006, 06:51 PM

1 - Far below grade level
2 - Below grade level
3 - at grade level
4 - above grade level

They're done! Went to work with Thom and while he futzed with computers I did my report cards. Didn't ride - but it was nice to be with my honey.

V.

Ahh, in primary we have:

Not yet meeting
approaching
meeting
exceeding

:expectations

Know what you mean about being with your honey. Erik and I share an office and sit side by side working on report cards. He has more than me though since he teaches intermediate....

kelownagirl

11-24-2006, 06:58 PM

Let in snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Great big beautiful flakes tonight. Thankfully it waited until I had driven the little guy all the way out to his dad's. After school, I dragged dh around the mall while I tried on sexy black party dresses but didn't buy anything. I just don't look good in black. Might have to find an alternative. Now we're back with a bottle wine and a movie (Davinci Code). Report cards are behind us, there's a couple of inches of snow in the yard, life is good. :D

And the good news is - I can wear a size 6 again!!! OMG, I was trying on dresses and steering towards the size 8's after wearing 10s' for the past few years and they were hanging on me. Finally decided to see if I could squeeze into a 6 and lo and behold, it fit! When I got home, ran to my closet and pulled out 4 pairs of pants that I haven't been able to wear in two years and they fit!!! I am so happy... :) Wonder if I'll ever fit into a 4 again? Oh well, a girl can dream. I just want to get down to 115 lbs so I can get up hills easier...

Sounds like Black Friday is similar to our Boxing Day - biggest shopping day of the year.

Snap - what is TG in a box???

CWR - sorry your feet are bothering you - what is it? I know, I should go back an reread to find out...

snapdragen

11-24-2006, 07:44 PM

kelownagirl

11-24-2006, 07:58 PM

TG in a box - you order a fully prepared dinner from the grocery store. It came with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, dinner rolls, and cranberry sauce. Everything is cooked, it has to be reheated.

Hmm, sounds, um, yummy. Sounds like the day-after TG food around my house. Hope you dont' reheat the cranberry sauce.

Kitsune06

11-24-2006, 09:36 PM

Everyone's so quiet- still in TG Coma?

Just returned from having a drink and a chat with Jobob. Very nice. We both decided to go with the Riesling -Edgefield. Don't know the year but very sweet, nose of pear and apricot.
We chatted about TE, of course, and had lots of fun. Got the tour of the Grand Lodge. At one point there was some excitement because a guy was in the hot tub "soaking pool" sans shorts "acting weird" so we reported him to the front desk. Aside from that, much relaxed chatting until we both felt like we were going to fall asleep. I'm pretty close to being there. (asleep, that is) yays!
so good luck to Jobob, and hoping she and Leebob have good weather for tomorrow... and Jobob says hi. :D

chickwhorips

11-24-2006, 11:12 PM

KG congrats on the new size! go you!

feet: bunionettes (started a thread a while ago in health issues) and they are getting worse. now i have a wound ontop of one that won't heal. i don't own a single pair of shoes that won't make them hurt. :( its so frustrating.

have a good night TD.

crazycanuck

11-24-2006, 11:28 PM

Ohhh...I just received a cool email from the Ironman WA volunteer Co-ordinator...discounts on merchandise..I'm excited about next weekend!! Not just for the merchandise(I get a cool Ironman volunteer shirt anyways..) but for the atmosphere.

I see a few funky chrissie pressies for some of our Ironman ladies....:D

I promise to take photos & give you a report. Keeping my fingers crossed for nice weather next weekend down in bussleton.

c

Nanci

11-25-2006, 05:47 AM

http://tinyurl.com/yxlk7n You have to watch the video...

I did a "donation release" today. A local resident...111 years old...the nations oldest WW1 veteran. I had read about it. Gov. Busch had given him a certificate last month. He was in the same "trailer" since 1960, he was so cute...and I thought, so alone. I called the funeral director and asked if he thought they might like a dove release. I had been at that cemetary several times. I brought 12 birds. Ended up that the relatives kept coming up wanting to release a bird. I originally asked "would a family member like to release the single white bird, representing the soul?" They all wanted to. I reached in and got a bird for each one. It really was very moving. There wasn't one of them with a dry eye. Most of them kissed the bird. I was amazed at the media there. Have already received some pictures (via email) from The Observer. Watched Fox news and I WAS ON IT!!!! If any of you in Fl get it, I bet it will be on later tonight. FOX news. The family thanked me so many times. The funeral director thanked me several times. Man, do I feel good. Thought I would share. God, I love what I do. Someday, I might even make money doing it!!! In the mean time, you can't put a price on how it makes me feel.

Jackie
Sarasota Dove Release
Sarasota, FL

Lise

11-25-2006, 05:53 AM

Nanci, how sweet! Thanks for sharing it. Where does your friend get the birds they release? I love the idea of releasing a bird representing the soul. L.

Nanci

11-25-2006, 06:08 AM

She raises them. They are pure white homing pigeons.

Nanci

mtbdarby

11-25-2006, 07:10 AM

Very cool Nanci! What a wonderful thing to do.

I had the please of meeting an 85 year old pilot yesterday. Flew in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. I could have sat and listened to him all night....

CWR - sorry to hear the feet are still giving you grief. I hope you're able to get them taken care of soon.

KG - congrats on the new size! That's a great feeling indeed.

OTG - hope you had a great ride. Great job on keeping the eating under control for TG. I wish I were more like you.

So my 'puters been down for a few days. Had a friend look at it and peoplepc had me pointing to a server that's broken. He's got a temp fix for me hear so I can chat with you guys.

I finally got my SS gift all wrapped and I'll be heading to the PO shortly. I think one of my doggies has a bladder infection and the vets office is closed - any ideas what to do to help her for the weekend?

Xrayted

11-25-2006, 07:11 AM

hey Kit - how's the weather out there?

Kitsune06

11-25-2006, 07:16 AM

CWR- Sorry your feet are bothering you... =(

Dar- try cranberry pills?

X- Come on out here and see for yourself!

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 07:24 AM

CWR - I had bunions on both feet and had them "done" when I was 19. Not sure if the surgery is any less archaic now than it was back then (1979). Haven't had any problems since though. So what's a bunionette? Like a regular bunion, but cuter?

Woke up to 5-6 inches of snow this morning. The dogs are loving it. They act so crazy n the snow.

Trek420

11-25-2006, 07:32 AM

Kitsune06 "Just returned from having a drink and a chat with Jobob. Very nice."

Pictures, we want pictures....you can leave your sunglasses on.

Nanci-thanks for sharing the link. I always wondered what happens to the released birds. Duh, never thought of it, homing pigeons.

CWR-I am sorry about your feet.

Dar-I have no clue. Is there a 24hr vet? Tell the dog to drink lots and lots of water? poor pup.

Kit- Where are Jobob and Leebob headed? Are they touring up the coast?

Congrats to everyone who has snow and likes snow. I'm off to walk the pup. I've started Mae the mutt on glucosamine, I've heard it helps dogs. At 6 I'm noticing she has a little hitch in her gidyup.

Bikingmomof3

11-25-2006, 07:40 AM

Good Morning TD!

Nanci-thanks for sharing such a beautiful, touching story. :)

CWR-I certainly hope you get some relief soon. I am sorry your feet are hurting so badly.

Dar-I have no idea other than an animal hospital?

KG-congrats on the new size and on the SNOW! I am very envious of the snow. It is still in the 60s here. :(

CC-have a wonderful time at Ironman WA next weekened. :cool:

Kit- It sounds as though you and Jobob had a lovely time together. You are fortunate to be able to meet up with other TE'ers. :D

Off to have some coffee and a late breakfast and figure out how best to spend my time today.

Xrayted

11-25-2006, 08:04 AM

CWR - how are the feet today? any better? sucks you can't walk around barefoot up there. I'd rather be without shoes all the time if I could. Hate shoes.

Nanci - very nice girl, very nice.

Dar - no one on call at the vet? what makes you think it's a bladder infection? dog going more lately, history of bladder infection, overweight... (that's usually a big contributor) I'd try cranberry but I'm not sure how the dog's digestion will take it. should be fine but... Careful, diabetes and bladder infection have many of the same symptoms and causes. Make sure they do a blood test while you're there, just to be safe.

Kit - Oh, you have no idea how I agonized over this response. (Or maybe you do. ;)) So I just checked the weather channel instead. Portland area is chilly and wet I see. You could probably use some warmth and sunshine to blow through and make it all better. Maybe a nice relaxing day out with a friend or two to perk you right up. A nice long ride to get the blood flowing again. :rolleyes: :D
Thanks for the chat this morning, dear. Very fun.

Well, gotta a wedding to attend. See ya TE TD. I hope you all get a chance to enjoy the day. Be safe.

X.

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 08:26 AM

Nanci - Just watched the video - wow, what a cool old guy! Loved the belly dancer request. :)

Dar - hope the puppy is feeling better. I thought one of my dogs had a bladder infection one day. She was out peeing every 10 minutes. Then after a few hours she stopped just as quickly. Still took her in the nest day and the vet couldn't find anything...

Well we're off to bottle beer, do a few errands, get our christmas lights up, and figure out how to use the trainer that I bought for $10 at a garage sale a year ago. Have a nice day TD!

Kitsune06

11-25-2006, 09:55 AM

Jobob's doing this ride (http://www.orrandonneurs.org/brevets/2006_WineCountry_Info.html).
and staying at the Grand Lodge. Nice place.

No pics, unfortunately, my camera's dead, and Jobob didn't get any pics. haha, I'll live in anonymity and unphotogenic-ness!
This may change yet, if I can pry DGF out of bed for brunch w/ the Bobs tomorrow morning... I caught some 10 or so cyclists coming up Scholls-Ferry, not sure if that was the randonneur group or not.

X- I know how you agonized, and I am still impressed. A ride sounds absolutely wonderful, actually. I'm pretty sure that's how oregonians keep from freezing in the winter. Once you're wet, you pretty much stay that way, anyway.

Trek- Jo recognized me even without the shades! ;)

Offthegrid

11-25-2006, 12:23 PM

X - Yup, AG took very good care of me. Bike shop guy was very nice and took the time to take all kinds of measurements and got out this weird protractor thing to check out my angles and such. It turns out, he says my stem is perfect! :confused: He said my top tube length is equal to AG's and she rides a 54 cm frame. I guess I did a super job ordering my bike after all! :D He said my saddle height is OK, fore/aft was spot on, etc. Go me. It'd be pretty expensive to go to a triple (would need new brake levers and maybe derailer), but he's going to set me up with a compact crank that is almost the same gearing as a triple would have been. And the switch to the compact crank is far less money, so I get more to spend on bike stuff.

And if you want a ride report, well, AG cracked the whip, but it felt GREAT.

AG - Thanks again so much for your hospitality. :D

CC - Have fun at your Ironman! It is soooo motivational to see an Ironman. If you do take pics of the leaders, please share! I also got a neat pin when I volunteered.

BMO3 - I hope you're cleared! Then I want a review of the Spinervals because I should probably get at least one. I tend to just kinda poke around when I'm on the training watching old TDF or Ironman videos.

In other news ...
I busted it and I lost all the weight I had gained. Yes! Official weigh in is Tuesday, so I might even come in with a loss after all.

And after weeks of you guys listening to me whine about it, I *finally* bit the bullet and ordered a heart rate monitor. I got it on 2-day delivery, so hopefully AG's bike shop can help me set up the cadence stuff on the bike. (AG said that LBS only has 1 model in the store.) I'm going to move my road bike's computer to my commuter if I can figure out how to do so.

I also ordered some stuff from TE on Thursday night or Friday morning and I got them TODAY. :eek: Talk about speedy. And I got some cool triathlon cycling socks. Sweet. Looking forward to spinning with my new shorts, too. The chamois is much nicer than my other pairs.

chickwhorips

11-25-2006, 12:37 PM

dar sorry about the pup. no advice, but i feel bad.

mimi they are bunions on the little toe side instead of the big toe side.

x they aren't feeling any better today. i'm at the PO working and i'm wearing my fuzzies. they definatly don't make it hurt and they keep my feet warm too!!!

cc have fun!

Kitsune06

11-25-2006, 12:47 PM

had a short stint of mock-productivity. Ran outside to clean my car out (finally). No one needs to know the mess it was. :eek: Sat there debating whether or not to wash it, but you know what? it's november. In Oregon. Off a gravel road. It'll get washed... someday. Probably right before my next hot date. :rolleyes:

still totally enjoying the cozy den. I turn laziness into an artform.

:D

oh, and to tie this in to cycling somehow, I also poked around on my bike earlier, adjusting the brooks etc. Turns out my KOP was way too far back, so I skootched the saddle foreward a bit and it seemed to take some weight off my hands. :confused: whatever. We shall see.

Chica- glad you've got the fuzzies. :D I can't imagine they're technically 'kosher' for postie-wear, but who cares? :D

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 03:34 PM

Any of you experienced with trainers? I have dumb questions in the OT forum. :o

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 05:06 PM

OK, that was a blast! I think I am going to love the trainer. At least a whole lot more than the exercise bike.

Trek420

11-25-2006, 05:11 PM

kelownagirl "Any of you experienced with trainers? I have dumb questions in the OT forum. :o"

ok, twist my arm. I posted some answers. Enjoy the trainer.

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 05:23 PM

I saw your response - thank you, thank you Trek! :D

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 05:27 PM

Yay - they just issued a heavy snowfall warning. We're supposed to get 20-25 cm (8-10 inches?) tonight and tomorrow. (Not huge amounts like you get back east but lots for around here.) We just got our lights up and it looks so pretty with all the snow right now. (Sorry BMO - hope you get some soon....)

Bikingmomof3

11-25-2006, 05:56 PM

KG-I am so happy for you and so sad for me. Enjoy the snow for me, please? We hit 66F today. :( Make some snow angels for me, please? Oh and catch snow flakes on your tongue as well. :D
Enjoy the trainer. :) I love mine, miss it, but love it.

CWR-I am glad you wore your fuzzies to help keep your toes happy. :cool: Please stay off your feet when not working. For me? Just until you see the doctor.

OTG-I will give a report as soon as I am able. :)

My husband and twins went out a bought a tree. Needless to say it is beyond huge. It is wider than my love seat. :eek: I will post a pic once it is decorated.

Kitsune06

11-25-2006, 07:17 PM

margo49

11-25-2006, 07:44 PM

heh. I was on that tangent earlier, elsewhere. Relationships are either 50 50 or someone gives way too much.
ok, I'm mad. Off to have a pleasant evening w/ DGF (who is pretty 50 50, and if not, I think I'd be the taker, there....)

....and I'm damm lucky. I know I am.

Hear hear!
From the back benches

mimitabby

11-25-2006, 07:48 PM

mimi they are bunions on the little toe side instead of the big toe side.

Hey, I didn't ask but thanks for answering. I am stunned to hear that such young women (like you)get feet problems like these!

mimitabby

11-25-2006, 07:49 PM

we have a snow warning too. Probably means some flurries or some icy rain
but hey, beggars can't be choosy.

Kitsune06

11-25-2006, 08:18 PM

I heard that, too, Mimi. I'm up or snow or sluch, or anything like it.

crazycanuck

11-25-2006, 08:28 PM

Snow angels...some for mee too...Remember not to eat any yellow snow...

UGH..It's 35c today...hot n humid..

c

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 08:50 PM

heh. I was on that tangent earlier, elsewhere. Relationships are either 50 50 or someone gives way too much. Eventually, hopefully, that giver snaps and says "Woah hang on, what am I DOING?!" but... sadly, not always. What would happen if suddenly the giver stopped? The relationship would likely disintegrate... the give/take balance would be completely disrupted.

I wish people would wake up, too... but it's not bloodly likely. So a**holes will keep using perfectly wonderful, warm, sweet people and convincing those sweet people that they're "lucky to have them around.".

ok, I'm mad. Off to have a pleasant evening w/ DGF (who is pretty 50 50, and if not, I think I'd be the taker, there....)

....and I'm damm lucky. I know I am.

Thats why I'm divorced after 22 years of marriage. It took awhile to figure it out.

Cyclchk (or however you spell that) - are you having a bad day relationship-wise? Sorry... But the answer is yes. Even with mr. perfect, there are still things I wonder about. Why do I put up with that? I guess it's mostly because the good things so far overshadow the little bad things that it's worth it. Nobody's perfect, especially not me.

So what did he do today?

Kitsune06

11-25-2006, 08:56 PM

*reads CC's post*
i'm going to think of it as fahrenheit. Fahrenheit.... fahrenheit...
"Gosh, CC, that's terrible weather! Much pity! My condolences!" :rolleyes: ;)

crazycanuck

11-25-2006, 10:05 PM

hmmmm..dear kit..am i going to have to slap you silly with a wet fish?

This is only the start of my whinges over the summer here in Perth. It's not hot yet...:eek:

If you really want to, you can check out the weather in west aust.

http://www.bom.gov.au/

c

snapdragen

11-25-2006, 10:38 PM

I really like the word whinge.

CyclChyk

11-25-2006, 10:39 PM

Thanks everyone for tolerating my rant earlier. Partly it was due to too much wine - I have become such a lightweight now that I am on a healthy kick. One lil' ol bottle that used to just tease me now knocks me on my proverbial arse.....

KEL - We are re-doing our kitchen. Ripping out cabinets, sinks, etc. And we are both so strong willed and stubborn. Combine that with wine on my part and its sure to spell a night of squabbles. My DH is really a good guy. The best even. And yes , Mr. Wonderful fits him well. Its just sometimes working together isn't always the smartest avenue.... tomorrow at least the wine will be gone and I'll have coffee. (Gawd, have I turned into such a lightweight that one lil ol bottle is gonna give me a hangover???? :eek: )

Coffee fixes everything :p

crazycanuck

11-25-2006, 10:52 PM

CCHCk..yes coffee fixes everything...ahhhh..
I'm sure you'll get through fixing your kitchen without having to strangle your dear.

I guess I can sort of relate when Ian first tried teaching me how to drive...Let's just say I found a nice driving instructor, failed the test 3 times but now have my licence. It's not that i was a really bad driver, i have difficulty with judging distance & depth with my left eye.

May I ask why you're dreaming of Boston?

BM03 will probably tell you Tim Tams fix everything..? Christmas crumbs perhaps?
Peeps are nice after being in the freezer!!!

I am counting myself lucky atm...I just looked at the weather forecast for Grand Prarie & Edmonton..:eek: Do i ever feel guilty...Grand Prarie's expecting a high of -26C on Monday. :eek: Fort Mcmurray's warmer..hahahaha..
I need to go back to Canada just to experience that temp again. I've been away from temps that cold for a few years now.

Sticking my head in the freezer just doesn't do it for me..

c

CyclChyk

11-25-2006, 11:00 PM

CC many congrats on the license. The 3rd times the charm they say ;)

I am dreaming of Boston as it is my most fav city. Granted I have not been to many but Boston holds a special place in my heart. Its where my DH and I really "feel in love" and spent so much of our early relationship together. And Boston is just so cool to me, with its history and recreation and tourism. I love Boylston Street and its architecture and the old churches in Boston and Back Bay and Faniul Hall and the Fleet Center and the Aquarium...... I could go on and on.....

(sticking my head in the freezor is about all the really cold I want these days..... )

kelownagirl

11-25-2006, 11:15 PM

I've never heard the word whinge until I came to TE. In fact, I still haven't actually "heard" it. Is it pronounced like hinge? Does it mean whine? Is it an aussie word?

CChyk - Tomorrow is another day. I had too much wine tonight too. Shared a litre at the restaurant, then came home, plugged in the amp and have been singing with my sweetie since. Oh my, what the neighbours must think... :eek: :D

CyclChyk

11-25-2006, 11:28 PM

At least you are giving the neighbors something to talk about. There's nothing worse than boring neighbors and I am surrounded by them :p

And nothing soothes the soul like a good song.....

crazycanuck

11-25-2006, 11:50 PM

Cchk-Boston's a nice city & would like to go back one day.

KG-Whinge means whine & is pronunced like hinge.

It's an Australian & Kiwi word...If you really want to hear it, you could always watch a couple of the following Australian & NZ films & see if they say it:
Muriel's Wedding
Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Dirty Deeds
Once were warriors
Scarfies
The Castle
Romper Stomper-(back when russel crowe was young!!)
Goodbye Pork Pie
An Angel At my Table
Heavenly Creatures

I don't know if the humour of The Castle, Goodbye Pork Pie & Scarfies would be totally understood in Canada/US..

c

Offthegrid

11-26-2006, 04:25 AM

Stop talking about snow! ;) I HATE the stuff. (But then why the heck do I live in the Northeast? Good question.)

mimitabby

11-26-2006, 05:39 AM

I really like the word whinge.

me too. how do you pronounce it? do you pronounce the G?

well, there's snow mixed in the rain this morning. It's bitter cold okay, for HERE it's bitter cold, about 36 degrees. DH wants to ride today. He's gone off the deep end and I am NOT following him.
Yesterday was bad enough at 38 with sunshine. This is 36 with snow mixed with rain falling down.
crazy crazy crazy. i'm not going there!

Instead i will do fun INDOOR activities, thank you very much.

It was nice to have ridden yesterday, but the pain in my hands was very disturbing.
I only went 16 miles. did my arms shorten up since October? what the heck is going on?

CrazyC, (we have two CC's i noticed) you are right that we would miss the humor. When watching british or australian films I do a lot of huh? what did he say?
and that's with words I already know.

Trek420

11-26-2006, 06:31 AM

crazycanuck "If you really want to, you can check out the weather in west aust."

oh yeah....

Early drizzle, then fine.
Fine.
Possible late storm, then fine
Fine. Early cloud.
Fine. Mostly sunny.
Fine.
Fine and sunny.
Fine, mostly sunny......

and earlier "...Remember not to eat any yellow snow..." ewwww, but do write your name in it.

CC, that's better than here :p

Kitsune06

11-26-2006, 06:49 AM

the weather here? Wet. From October to April. Wet. Blinding flashes of some unknown orb rising in the sky in the east, thankfully obscured by the soft, mother-like clouds, then setting in the west, where it can no longer harm us...
yay for pnw.

kelownagirl

11-26-2006, 07:46 AM

OTG - plug your ears. Well, the snow is still falling, but it's cold and not big flakes any more so it takes awhile to pile up. It's -6 right now (21F). Then some really cold air from the north is supposed to descend upon us tomorrow with lows of -22 (-8F) and highs is -13 (8F) most of next week.

Nevertheless, I am going to dig out my cross country skis which I have not used in about 10 years and ski out my door today. When I bought this house two years ago, I was excited to be out of the valley bottom again and looked forward to getting much more snow. Unfortunately we had almost no snow last winter so I am looking forward to it even more now.

kelownagirl

11-26-2006, 07:48 AM

mimitabby

11-26-2006, 07:56 AM

Crazy - I have never heard of any of those films. Well, I think maybe Muriel's Wedding sounds familiar.

Trek - don't I quite have the talent required to write my name in the snow. Maybe my little guy could do it but I'm hesitant to suggest it. :)

Yeah, I can hear him in the school ground, talking to his teacher; "yes, but my mom taught me how to do it!"

kelownagirl

11-26-2006, 08:02 AM

Yeah, I can hear him in the school ground, talking to his teacher; "yes, but my mom taught me how to do it!"

And at our school, no teacher would be surprised. :)

snapdragen

11-26-2006, 08:03 AM

Muriel's Wedding
Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Romper Stomper-(back when russel crowe was young!!)
Heavenly Creatures

I've actually seen these three!! I think. I'm actually not sure about Romper Stomper, but it sounds very familiar.

I love Aussie humor, along with British humor. Our local PBS station used to show all kinds of "imports" - lots and lots of comedy. Now it seems to show nothing but "How to improve your life and live to be a million years old, even if you don't want to...here have a hug" shows.

:o I'm becoming addicted to the two games on my new Palm. One is plain old solitare, the other is Bejeweled. This is bad. :o

Trek420

11-26-2006, 08:10 AM

kelownagirl "Trek - don't I quite have the talent required to write my name in the snow. Maybe my little guy could do it but I'm hesitant to suggest it. :)"

oh look, he's writing his name, and he's doing his homework in snow....awww, how cute.

kelownagirl

11-26-2006, 09:00 AM

I was just checking Denise223's last post and she was concerned about a questionable mammogram test. Sure hope everything's ok....

Bikingmomof3

11-26-2006, 10:13 AM

KG-I just emailed Denise. I will let you know what I hear.

kelownagirl

11-26-2006, 10:15 AM

Did you use her cycling4life email address? I emailed her yesterday too but haven't heard back yet.

kelownagirl

11-26-2006, 01:42 PM

Got an email from her today. She's been busy and hasn't been biking but she didn't mention any serious concerns. I'm glad. :)

KnottedYet

11-26-2006, 02:30 PM

SNOW!!!

This is the snow at my mom's house yesterday, with another big storm coming in. When we left this morning, there were about 6 inches of snow. We left early while it was still kind of dark, when the snow was stopped. After we made our escape, she got another 6 inches, and is expected to get MORE through-out the day and evening. She's about 3 miles from Abbotsford BC.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/KnottedYet/DSCN0337.jpg

At my house it is dumping huge wet sloppy flakes. They are sticking, but not well. We have maybe 2 or 3 inches, but it's so warm they are pretty much melting into the ground.

Sknot is hoping for a snow-day tomorrow. We're gonna put up the (fake) tree this evening. After we clean the house...

(oh, yeah, our holiday tradition? Vacuuming! Shoving stuff aside so we can find a place to put the tree! Bending the wire branches so they look semi real! And squirting Crabtree and Evelyn Christmas oil around so it smells like Christmas/Saturnalia.)

Gotta get rolling on my cards. I think I'll do a watercolor, a bike with a tree on the back rack, which idea I freely admit I stole from the cards Terry Bicycles sells. I'll either do watercolor or Pigma pens. Last year was Pigma pen strings of xmas lights. Kinda boring by the time you've drawn the 30th card...:rolleyes:

Offthegrid

11-26-2006, 02:32 PM

mimitabby

11-26-2006, 02:35 PM

Did you ever notice how old ladies all have the same haircut? Is it like one day you walk in the salon, and the hairdresser says, "Oh, I see that you're 70 years old now. You're getting short hair and a perm today"?

Yes, i have noticed that. I have also discovered that little by little MY hair is too crummy to grow out. I used to have hair down my back.. now.. well,
it's just a little longer than the old lady look. (my 55 birthday is in a couple days... i'll be bald by the time i'm 80)

Bikingmomof3

11-26-2006, 02:39 PM

Where O where is everyone. I am in the midst of decorating and desperately need someone to chat with. I need a break. :)

Veronica

11-26-2006, 02:40 PM

I'm here, but debating going off and making some cookies.

V.

Bikingmomof3

11-26-2006, 02:45 PM

V,
Do you have my address so you can send me cookies? ;)

Bikingmomof3

11-26-2006, 02:47 PM

KnottedYet

11-26-2006, 02:51 PM

I'm here, too. But I'm bouncing around doing laundry and dishes and trying to get the house cleaned.

Love my wool long underwear. Sknot just informed me he lost his. Greeeeeeeat. This kid is already going without a coat because he lost 6 (count 'em SIX) coats last year and now has to buy his own. Gameboy cartridges are more important to him. Can't be bothered to use his money on a coat. So, now he's cold. Tough.

Oughta make 'im buy another set of wooly longies, too....

Grump grump grump.:mad:

Edit: HAH! He just informed me he wants wool longies and a new coat for xmas! Can't get around it that way, boy! But 10/10 for effort...

DebW

11-26-2006, 02:53 PM

I'm jealous of the snow. Popoki_Nui posted some nice snowy pictures (today's ride thread) from Victoria - including a bike leaning against a snow(wo)man. And now Knotted's pic.

This morning I baked a very nice loaf of pumpkin bread with pecans.

Still enjoying my cranberry-orange relish from Thanksgiving. Very simple recipe: one 12-oz pkg of fresh cranberries and one whole orange cut in 1/12ths chopped together in food processor. Add sugar to taste (1/2 - 3/4 cup). Let sit in fridge overnight.

Leaving in 30 minutes to drive my son back to college, a 3 hour round trip. Could have left an hour ago if he'd done his laundry sooner.